2021 Clonal Selection Chardonnay
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The Kershaw Wines 2021 Elgin Chardonnay Clonal Selection is a blend of five clones, all Dijon (95, 96, 76, 548 and 277). Elgin fruit delivers more ripeness and richness overall, but the 2021 vintage was cool and the wine's acidity is balanced. Generally, malolactic fermentation is avoided, although it is sometimes allowed up to 10% or 15%. This is a very pretty expression with a slightly herbal profile of chamomile tea and acacia honey over stone fruits and ripe peach.
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Neal Martin
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The 2021 Chardonnay Clonal Selection Elgin is simply one of the best South African articulations of this grape variety that you will find. The nose is just perfectly controlled, quite Burgundian in style. It plays with a very subtle reduction, underneath which lies Golden Delicious, hints of beeswax and crushed stone. The palate has exquisite balance and depth, with notes of orange pith and grapefruit that dovetail into a slightly richer, creamier-textured finish, maintaining the salinity that makes you beg for more. Brilliant.