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.
