Trizanne Signature Wines
2020
‘Onderduivenshokrivier’
Chardonnay
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Lower Duivenshoek River - South Africa
Stats
- Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyard: A single site in Onderduivenshok Rivier
- Vine Age: 18-years-old
- Soil Type: Limestone with loam
- Viticulture: Sustainable
- Fermentation: Native – barrel fermented (40% third-passage, 30% each new and second-passage 300L French barrels)
- Skin Contact: None
- Aging: 11 months in 40% third-passage, 30% each new and second-passage 300L French barrels
- Alcohol: 12.93%
- pH: 3.42
- Total Acidity: 6.2 g/L
- Total SO2: 107 ppm
- Total Production: 100 cases
- UPC: 0781718571876
Tasting Note
A superbly elegant Chardonnay, layered with citrus and apple notes with a steely minerality creating that perfect tension in the wine. Beautifully balanced natural acidity gives this wine ample longevity and punch. Delicate yet gravitas.
Press & Reviews
Tim Atkin, MW
92
"This impressive first release from Trizanne Barnard comes from limestone soils in the cool, coastal area of Lower Duivenshok River. It's appealingly steely and acid-focused with hints of pear and passion fruit, stylish 30% new wood and a racy, chalky finish. 2021-26"
- Tim Atkin, MW
- Tim Atkin, MW
WineMag
91
"From a vineyard situated in the area between Heidelberg, Riversdale and Vermaaklikheid. Matured for 10 months in oak, 20% new. Struck match, pear, lemon and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The palate shows pure fruit and bright acidity before a nicely dry finish. Classically styled, this currently comes across as youthful and quite understated."
- Christian Eedes
- Christian Eedes