Een werkelijk uitzonderlijke onderscheiding, de Delaire Graff Estate Terraced Block Reserve 2022 is uitgeroepen tot Chardonnay van het Jaar door Platter's \u2013 een zeer gerespecteerde gids voor de wijnen en landgoederen van Zuid-Afrika.<\/p>\n
Classically crafted by Winemaker Morn\u00e9 Vrey, it features grapes from just one single vineyard block on the Estate. The result is a rarefied chardonnay as complex and diverse as the site from where it originates, which, being dramatically contoured and sloped, encapsulates a vast flavour spectrum from varying exposure to the vibrant African sunshine.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the very beginning this wine showed exceptional promise, and as our wine-making journey progressed, we knew that this would be a remarkable vintage. We are delighted for our Delaire Graff Estate Terraced Block Reserve 2022 to have been recognised by Platter\u2019s in this way \u2013 which is a testament to the dedication, passion and expertise of our entire Estate team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morn\u00e9 Vrey, Winemaker at Delaire Graff Estate<\/p>\n
The growing season for the 2022 vintage was uncharacteristically cold and wet, which resulted in good dormancy in the vines, while a warm, early January brought the ripening period forward. Each beautifully concentrated berry was then handpicked in the cool early morning while at optimal ripeness. Following extensive and meticulous sorting, each bunch was pressed and barrel-fermented for 14 days. Maturation occurred in 40% new French barrels for 10 months, with no batonage or malolactic fermentation to retain freshness.<\/p>\n
The outcome is an expressive bouquet of smoky floral notes within the subtlety of peach and citrus. On the palate, almonds, pears and passion fruit are supported by crisp acidity and fine spicy minerality, which is a refined reminiscence of the soil in which the grapes were grown.<\/p>\n
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Complete list of Platter\u2019s Awards for Delaire Graff Estate in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Terraced Block Reserve Chardonnay 2022 – 96 points<\/p>\n Cape Vintage 2021 – 96 points<\/p>\n White Reserve 2021 – 95 points<\/p>\n Laurence Graff Reserve 2020 – 94 points<\/p>\n Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2020 – 94 points<\/p>\n The Banghoek 2019 – 93 points<\/p>\n Sunrise Brut M\u00e9thode Cap Classique NV – 88 points<\/p>\n Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2021 – 88 points<\/p>\n Sunburst Noble Late Harvest 2021 – 87 points<\/p>\n Cabernet Franc Ros\u00e9 2023 – 86 points<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Een werkelijk uitzonderlijke onderscheiding, de Delaire Graff Estate Terraced Block Reserve 2022 is uitgeroepen tot Chardonnay van het Jaar door Platter's \u2013 een zeer gerespecteerde gids voor de wijnen en landgoederen van Zuid-Afrika.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":17620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[159,155,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n