Cap Maritime Estate Chardonnay
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Product specifications
| Wine type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Boekenhoutskloof |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Tasting note Cap Maritime Estate Chardonnay
The Cap Maritime Chardonnay from Boekenhoutskloof features lovely aromas of oak, citrus, ripe yellow fruit, mandarin, melon, and a subtle spiciness. The wine is medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a beautiful balance between ripeness and freshness, offering flavors of green apple, citrus fruit, and a tingling salinity. Lovely long finish.
Food Pairing
Cap Maritime Estate Chardonnay pairs perfectly with grilled tuna, Vitello Tonnato, pan-fried monkfish, and marinated grilled prawns. A true dinner wine.
Additional Information
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is located about twenty kilometers from Hermanus, the coastal town on Walker Bay that is also known as the 'whale capital' of South Africa. It is warm there, but it rarely exceeds thirty degrees during the growing season. This is due to the cool sea breeze and the fact that the vineyards are generally situated at higher altitudes. In short, the perfect place for making wines.
Back home in Franschhoek, Marc Kent has made a name for himself with blockbuster wines like Boekenhoutskloof Semillon, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which belong to the absolute top of South Africa. However, Kent has more strings to his bow. In addition to these flagship wines produced in limited quantities, he also makes exceptionally attractive wines under the names Porcupine Ridge and The Wolftrap, which are available to a wider audience. At a slightly higher level, The Chocolate Block certainly belongs here as well.
Did you know? On the top of the capsule is an image of a slender lady. This is the figurehead of Boekenhoutskloof and is an adaptation of an early Cape of Good Hope silver hallmark, and she carries the dove of peace and hope. She guards Boekenhoutskloof and stands for intrinsic quality that is above all else.
Wine scores/awards π
- Tim Atkin - 93 points (2018)
- Jancis Robinson - 16.5 points (2018)
- Platter's - ****(*) (2018)
- Boekenhoutskloof was named the best winery in South Africa in the 2020 Platter's Wine Guide
- Head winemaker Gottfried Mocke was named Winemaker of the Year 2020 by Tim Atkin
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