Daylight Wine & Spirits The Marlborist Chardonnay 2023 vs Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £18.99 | £18.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Wildeberg |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chenin Blanc |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Daylight Wine & Spirits The Marlborist Chardonnay 2023
Daylight Wine & Spirits The Marlborist Chardonnay is a vibrant, finely crafted expression of Marlborough ’s cool‑climate terroir. Sourced from select hillside and river‑valley parcels, the fruit benefits from long sunshine hours, crisp nights and mineral‑rich soils that naturally enhance freshness and aromatic clarity. Hand‑picked and whole‑bunch pressed, the juice ferments with a mix of wild and cultured yeasts before ageing in French oak and stainless steel, creating a Chardonnay that balances purity with subtle complexity. Why You’ll Love It This is modern Marlborough Chardonnay at its best which is bright, textural and beautifully poised. The Marlborist captures the region’s signature energy while offering layers of refinement, making it ideal for those who enjoy Chardonnay with both freshness and depth. Meet the Producer Daylight Wine & Spirits is a small, quality‑focused producer dedicated to showcasing the character of New Zealand ’s most expressive vineyard sites. Working closely with growers who prioritise sustainable farming, they craft wines that highlight place, precision and purity. Production Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, then gently whole‑bunch pressed to preserve delicacy. Fermentation takes place in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless‑steel tanks, allowing both texture and brightness to develop. Lees ageing adds subtle richness while maintaining a clean, mineral‑driven profile. Tasting Notes Aromas of white peach, citrus zest and nectarine mingle with hints of toasted almond and delicate spice. The palate is fresh and finely textured, offering stone fruit, lemon curd and a touch of flint. A lively line of acidity carries the wine to a long, elegant, gently creamy finish. Perfect Pairings Excellent with roast chicken, grilled prawns, creamy pasta, seared fish, risotto or soft cheeses. Its balance of richness and freshness makes it versatile across a wide range of dishes. Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay
Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc 2023
Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc is a premium South African white wine crafted from 45+ year-old bush vines grown on Table Mountain granite outcrops in Paarl. This wine is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks across the Coastal Region, capturing the unique character and terroir of these historic vines. Hand-harvested and naturally fermented at the Wildeberg estate, it is aged for 12 months in a combination of new and older French oak barrels to create a textural, site-driven wine. Tasting Notes On the nose, this Chenin Blanc is broad, savoury, and complex, with aromas of ripe stonefruit, citrus, straw, saffron, and baked earth. The palate is generous and textured, revealing flavours of apricot, green plum, and grapefruit. The richness of fruit is balanced by tangy freshness and a taut mineral seam, leading to a long, focused finish. Food Pairing This versatile white wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish and white meats, and is particularly well-suited to asparagus or vegetable-based dishes. Winemaking The 2022 vintage comes entirely from Eenzaamheid, a vineyard planted in 1977. The old, dry-farmed bush vines are hand-harvested and fermented naturally at the Wildeberg estate. Minimal intervention is employed to preserve the site-specific character, and the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to add subtle complexity while maintaining freshness and structure.
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