Lothian Vineyards Horny Owl Chardonnay sur Lie

Chardonnay from Lothian Vineyards of Elgin, South Africa.This wine has a pale yellow-gold colour. The nose shows candied citrus, fresh apple, yellow stone fruit and a tropical pineapple note. The flavour starts with a creamy soft mouthfeel supported by good acidity. The fruit on the nose is confirmed on the palate. This non-wood-aged wine shows surprising length and balance on the finish. This cool climate Chardonnay is a haven for drinkers who avoid Chardonnay because of its many wood-aged versions. Fermented in a temperature-controlled stainless steel tank and then left on its lees. These are the yeast cells that fall to the bottom of the tank after fermentation. The lees are super-protective and regular stirring keeps the wine fresh and protected from oxygen. Over time, they give the wine a refined mouthfeel and length. With risotto and fish dishes