{"title":"Mountain View Estate","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bergsig-estate-barrel-fermented-chardonnay","title":"Bergsig Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Bergsig Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergsig Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e has a nose of fresh lemon and lime aromas, supported by smoky notes from the oak aging. The palate is soft and creamy, with nuances of freshly baked bread, butterscotch, vanilla, and toasted nuts. A very beautiful, pure, complex, and elegant wine in a Burgundy style. A wonderful (lighter) alternative to, for example, heavy Chardonnays from America. Dark yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicious with various fish dishes, shellfish and crustaceans, white meat, poultry, and seafood risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Bergsig (view of the mountain) refers to the view of the Drakensberg mountains; if you walk up through the vineyards, you have a breathtaking view over the entire area. The surroundings are impressive and can even be called fairytale-like. Because the Breede River influences the vineyards, the soil composition is perfect for growing first-class top grapes for both white and red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, this Bergsig Chardonnay Barrel Fermented undergoes wood aging for about six months. 300-liter barrels are used, which are partially new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the years, the baton has been passed to the next generation, and today the seventh generation is at the helm. The estate has been in the hands of the Lategan family for generations and is currently led by winemaker De Wet Lategan. The fact that this winemaker from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zuid-afrika\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is particularly talented is evident from the results at wine competitions; his wines are regularly awarded gold or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrescient Chardonnay Report, 2017 - 90 points (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bergsig Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944313590085,"sku":"29810","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/f77c9350305214bb8fe51583ec1bc479461dcec1.jpg?v=1790321942"},{"product_id":"bergsig-estate-patmos-reserve-chenin-blanc","title":"Bergsig Estate Patmos Reserve Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note Bergsig Estate Patmos Reserve Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in aromas such as dried apricots, ripe citrus, and a hint of oak. An exciting dry Chenin Blanc with the potential to age beautifully. The wine is complex. Elegant and with fine acidity. Yet also full-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great food wine! It can hold its own. Chicken with peaches, quail with apricots, a spiced couscous, grilled fish, scallops, roasted pork, Oriental salads, or dishes with a creamy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Bergsig relates to the view of the Drakensberg mountains, but more important for the soil composition of the vineyard is its location near the Breede River. Over time, that river has created a great variety of soil types, making it possible to work with an equally varied planting for both white and red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Bergsig Chenin Blanc Reserve owes its name to the sailing ship Padmos (Patmos), built in Rotterdam in 1722. Captain Willem de Wijs's ship sailed back and forth to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zuid-afrika\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 9 times before it sank in Smalle Baai. On one of the voyages, the ship departed from Texel with Johann Herman Lategan on board, one of the ancestors of the current successful winemaker De Wet Lategan. 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