DeMorgenzon
Reserve Chardonnay
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
The reserve is much fuller & creamy on the nose. I would imagine more lee’s time. Buttered popcorn, green apple, pineapple, lime, lemon, underripe green melon, saline, little white spice, waxy notes, honey notes, medium intensity minerals and chalk. Yellow flowers/lilies and spring flowers with a hint of greens.
The body is medium full. It starts with ripe, bright fruits and evolves into pronounced white spice, heavy, palate penetrating volcanic minerals. Buttered popcorn, green apple, pineapple, lime, lemon, underripe green melon, saline, little white spice, waxy notes, cream, honey notes, medium intensity minerals and chalk. Yellow flowers/lilies and spring flowers wit a hint of greens. The acidity is quite high and pushes the limit. The finish is pleasant but evolves quickly into spice & minerals on the long set. You really need to enjoy a mineral driven wine here.
Photos of; DeMorgenzon grounds and water reserve they use for irrigation, goodies in the tasting room, another view of their tasting room and Syrah vines etc. on the backside of their property. This where we finally heard the Classical music they play for all their vines. They believe it has a positive impact on the vines and ultimately their fruit.
The reserve is much fuller & creamy on the nose. I would imagine more lee’s time. Buttered popcorn, green apple, pineapple, lime, lemon, underripe green melon, saline, little white spice, waxy notes, honey notes, medium intensity minerals and chalk. Yellow flowers/lilies and spring flowers with a hint of greens.
The body is medium full. It starts with ripe, bright fruits and evolves into pronounced white spice, heavy, palate penetrating volcanic minerals. Buttered popcorn, green apple, pineapple, lime, lemon, underripe green melon, saline, little white spice, waxy notes, cream, honey notes, medium intensity minerals and chalk. Yellow flowers/lilies and spring flowers wit a hint of greens. The acidity is quite high and pushes the limit. The finish is pleasant but evolves quickly into spice & minerals on the long set. You really need to enjoy a mineral driven wine here.
Photos of; DeMorgenzon grounds and water reserve they use for irrigation, goodies in the tasting room, another view of their tasting room and Syrah vines etc. on the backside of their property. This where we finally heard the Classical music they play for all their vines. They believe it has a positive impact on the vines and ultimately their fruit.
Big ‘ol Chardonnay. Tropical, buttery, nutty.
Big ‘ol Chardonnay. Tropical, buttery, nutty.
Feb 20th, 2019
Nice oaky Chardonnay, well-made if not impressive. Buttery and powerful. Strong for a Chardonnay, but good with Thanksgiving turkey. Nicely priced The nose is typical for malolactic fermented wine.
Nice oaky Chardonnay, well-made if not impressive. Buttery and powerful. Strong for a Chardonnay, but good with Thanksgiving turkey. Nicely priced The nose is typical for malolactic fermented wine.
Nov 27th, 2020
Could/should have waited a bit on this but it was delicious. ...juicy, sexy, round, voluptuous but in a balanced way. KL. Drank last week.
Could/should have waited a bit on this but it was delicious. ...juicy, sexy, round, voluptuous but in a balanced way. KL. Drank last week.
Feb 23rd, 2017
Apple melon nose. Butter, berry, nutmeg spice. Nice nice nice.
Apple melon nose. Butter, berry, nutmeg spice. Nice nice nice.
Feb 22nd, 2017Caramel,, fruit, not much oak. Light fruit, a light wine. Okay. Not worth the $40 paid.
Caramel,, fruit, not much oak. Light fruit, a light wine. Okay. Not worth the $40 paid.
Oct 25th, 2016
Terribly shy on the first day open. Two days later, it shines with a bit more weight. Still not a oaky over the top style. Seriously delicious.
Terribly shy on the first day open. Two days later, it shines with a bit more weight. Still not a oaky over the top style. Seriously delicious.
Sep 12th, 2016