2021 J.H. Meyer "Palmiet" Chardonnay, Elgin, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE Elgin is one of the naturally coolest vineyard locations in South Africa. Its altitude (500 to 700 metres above sea level) benefits the location through naturally lower temperatures and higher rainfall. There is greater cloud cover (due to the way clouds form as the air rises over the mountains from the coast and condenses into rainfall). Grapes are farmed organically with minimal intervention. All grapes were handpicked in the early

Fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

and low-intervention winemaking

with attention to biodiversity and minimal intervention

A dry winter was followed by a cold

he has established himself as the region’s pre-eminent winemaking mind

minimal sulfur) are consistent across all his wines

he shares a winemaking space with Pax and several other like-minded producers in Sebastopol

and he practices Tai-Chi in his spare time

Dried bark of croton

The estate also produces a seductive barrel-fermented Barbera from the Fontanile vineyard

Decant first - a truly unique experience

CO2 and lees contact to preserve them