2018 Glenelly Estate The Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay Stellenbosch
2018 Glenelly Estate The Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay Stellenbosch VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted. They were lightly crushed and gently pressed and the juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks for spontaneous fermentation using only wild yeast. A portion of the wine was fermented at 55°F and the remainder at 64°F. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation and was left to age on its lees in tank for six months before being stabilized and bottled.
TASTING NOTES: The Glass Collection Chardonnay has a bright and brilliant color with a slight green hue. The wine displays complex aromas of citrus peel lemon ripe pear and flint. On the palate there is a gorgeous round texture with wonderful length and intense citrus fruit and mineral complexity.
ABOUT THE GLASS COLLECTION: Inspired by antique glasses from May de Lencquesaing’s private collection Glenelly’s Glass Collection celebrates the parallels between the art of making wine and the art of making glass. Both glass and fine wine come from poor soil and just as the glassblower breathes life into glass the winemaker’s love gives life to wine.