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CWG Paul Clüver Wines The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2023

CWG Paul Clüver Wines The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2023

R1325,00

Wine of Origin Elgin

The vineyard from which this wine is made was planted in 1987, marking the first commercial Chardonnay planting in the Elgin region. It holds the distinction of being the first Elgin vineyard to carry Certified Heritage Status from the Old Vine Project. Wagon Trail is crafted by Andries Burger, Elgin’s longest-serving winemaker, who has been involved with the making of Paul Clüver wine since 1997. This wine is exclusively made from whole bunch pressed Chardonnay grapes and undergoes spontaneous fermentation.

Tasting Notes: The aroma of wildflowers and citrus, while the palate has great structure of balance and poise. This allows for the expression of classic Chardonnay flavours of green almond, citrus and white flowers.

Specifications

Alcohol Volume: 12.82%
Sugar G/L: 2.5 g/L
Winery: Paul Clüver
Type of wine: White Wine
Cultivar: Chardonnay

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More Information

Cultivar

100% Chardonnay

About the Wine Estate

Just as the Paul Cluver Wines are the longest established wine producers in Elgin, Andries is the longest established winemaker in the area. Andries started his studies at Stellenbosch University, majoring in viticulture. Soon after his first tutored tastings, he realised that winemaking held more intrigue for him, so he changed majors to oenology instead, graduating in 1994. His affinity for the vineyards remains, which is evident in his winemaking credo – Andries aims to create individual, terroir-expressive wines that are textured, balanced and elegant. Today, his winemaking revolves around Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürtztraminer and Pinot Noir, for which he has earned a fine track record of local and international recognition and accolades. Andries attributes his travels and work abroad as a crucial part of his development as a winemaker. Experiences to date include stints in France at Châteaux Margaux with Paul Pontallier, with Michel Rolland and at Domaine Comte Senard in Aloxe-Corton. More recently he has travelled to the Pfalz and Mosel in Germany to learn more about Riesling, and continues to make an annual sojourn to Burgundy – “just to keep my palate focused”.

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