Iona Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality and a hint of brioche

Chardonnay

$65.00

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Stone Fruit and Mineral, Yeasty / Brioche

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Cape South Coast (Hermanus, Elgin, Walker Bay & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Chardonnay

Winemaking:
Organic and Biodynamic
Wild yeast, Malolactic Fermentation, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Pair with sea bass, sesame-crusted tuna, lobster bisque, clam chowder, seafood paella or salmon ravioli.

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Popiah, Paper wrap chicken, Hokkie mee

Iona Wines

Founded by Andrew Gunn, Iona focuses on practicing organic and biodynamic methods. Iona is situated on the last remaining portion of an ancient river valley formed during the post-glacial geomorphic activity.

Description

Iona Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chardonnay from Elgin, South Africa. The vineyards are between 9-15 years old.

Taste Profile: Stylish and Burgundian with bright citrus, white stone fruit, oyster shell minerality and a hint of brioche. The purity of fruit combined with well-judged oak and bright fresh acidity result in a wine that is layered and complex with a lingering finish.

Winemaking Process: The grapes were hand-picked before being whole bunch pressed. No settling enzymes were used, resulting in juice containing more solids. This wine was 100% wild fermented in a selection of 300L and 228L French oak barrels (22% new, the rest in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels). The wine remained on the lees for a total of 11 months. 12% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation to add richness and texture. Thereafter, the wines were racked and blended (47% Kloof, 22% Fynbos, 17% Block F4 and 14% Kraal) in stainless steel tanks. The wine was fined and stabilised naturally for a period of three months before bottling.

Buttery & Honeyed Whites

Full-bodied fruit and spice, often with the ability to age. This style usually relies on new oak to impart vanilla driven characteristics. Malolactic fermentation & on lees ageing also contributes to the texture