Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape - KWV

The barrel-aged Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape offers itself in the glass in dense golden yellow. The nose of this KWV white wine presents all sorts of kumquats, grapefruit, jasmine, lemons and oranges. As if that wasn't already impressive, toasted barrique, oak and cigar box join the mix due to the aging in small wooden barrels.

On the palate, KWV's Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape starts off pleasantly aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the palate, the texture of this punchy white wine is wonderfully light and crisp. Due to its vital fruit acidity, the Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this youthful from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape finally inspires with good length. Hints of grapefruit and grapefruit are again evident.

Vinification of the KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape

The powerful Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape from South Africa is a single-varietal wine, pressed from the Chardonnay grape variety. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Then fermentation takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape is aged for 9 months in French oak barrels.

Food pairing for KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape

with chickpea curry, fruity endive salad or pumpkin casserole.

Awards for the Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay Western Cape from KWV

In addition to a very good price-quality ratio, this KWV wine can also boast numerous awards, including medals. In detail, these are for the 2019 vintage

• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Gold
• Decanter Awards - Gold
• Mundus Vini - Gold

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