Boekenhoutskloof The Goldmine White 2024 vs Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.99 | £25.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Semillon | Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Boekenhoutskloof The Goldmine White 2024
Boekenhoutskloof The Goldmine White is a poised and expressive Cape white blend from one of South Africa's most celebrated producers the team behind the iconic Chocolate Block. Drawing fruit from select vineyard sites across the Western Cape, this inaugural vintage blends Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Viognier into a wine of real luminosity, mineral edge, and quietly luxurious depth. Why You'll Love It Boekenhoutskloof needs little introduction their Chocolate Block has become one of South Africa's most sought-after reds, and The Goldmine White brings the same level of ambition and craft to a white blend. Each variety is vinified separately and aged in a thoughtful mix of French oak, concrete, and amphorae to balance richness with purity. The result is a wine that rewards attention and improves with every sip. A landmark release for the Cape. Vineyard & Production Fruit is sourced from select sites across the Western Cape, with each grape variety handled independently and fermentation tailored to its individual profile. Oak ageing is applied selectively to build structure and complexity, while concrete and amphorae contribute freshness and mouthfeel. The final blend is assembled to harmonise vibrancy with layered richness. Best served at 10–12°C. Tasting Notes Bright straw-yellow with golden highlights. The nose is fresh and intricate quince, poached pear, and nectarine, alongside bruised apple, chamomile, and a whisper of baking spice. On the palate, ripe stone fruit and citrus are framed by textured Semillon, lifted Chenin Blanc, and floral Viognier. The finish is long, seamless, and quietly luxurious, with a pithy, slightly saline mouthfeel and hints of ginger and cinnamon. Perfect Pairings Excellent with grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon and herbs, creamy mushroom pasta, and soft cheeses. A natural choice for elegant dinners and special occasions. The Blend Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Viognier
Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully crafted, cool‑climate Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Double L Vineyard named for the “ Double Luck ” of the Morgan family sits on breezy, fog‑kissed slopes where organic farming, low yields and meticulous canopy management allow the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. The result is a Chardonnay that balances richness with precision, combining vibrant coastal freshness with layered texture and complexity. Fermented and aged in a thoughtful mix of French oak and stainless steel, it showcases both purity of fruit and refined structure. Why You’ll Love It This is California Chardonnay with poise and generous yet never heavy, polished yet full of character. It captures the essence of the Santa Lucia Highlands: cool‑climate energy, mineral tension and beautifully integrated oak. If you love Chardonnay that marries elegance with depth, this wine delivers in every way. Meet the Producer Morgan Winery, founded by Dan and Donna Lee in the early 1980s, is a benchmark producer in Monterey County. Their commitment to sustainable and organic farming, combined with a focus on expressing vineyard identity, has earned them a reputation for producing some of the region’s most distinctive wines. The Double L Vineyard is their crown jewel, certified organic and meticulously farmed to highlight its unique coastal terroir. Production Grapes are hand‑harvested at optimal ripeness from select blocks within the Double L Vineyard. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes fermentation in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless‑steel tanks, using both native and cultured yeasts. Ageing on the lees with periodic stirring adds texture and complexity, while the restrained use of new oak ensures balance and finesse. Tasting Notes Aromas of citrus blossom, ripe pear, lemon curd and baked apple unfold alongside hints of toasted hazelnut and subtle spice. The palate is silky and layered,
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