The grapes were hand picked and sorted in the vineyard. Whole cluster pressing preserved the fruit flavors with fresh acidity. Barrel fermentation occurred in 25% new French oak with native and cultured yeasts. Malolactic conversion ensured silky richness and a medium body.
This focused, elegant chardonnay features aromas of pineapple, citrus, and honeysuckle, complemented by flavors of lemon, yellow apple, and a hint of salted caramel on the palate. Incredibly food-friendly, the Highland Chardonnay is a perfect match for white fish, poultry, and light pasta dishes.
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "A more classically oaked, traditional white, the 2024 Chardonnay Highland is from half-Double L estate grapes, half sourced from the likes of Boekenoogen, McIntyre, Panziera, and Tondre. Not as hot a vintage as 2022 and not as long as 2023, it’s a medium-bodied, well-mannered wine with tastes of key lime, apple, and fresh acidity, with hints of oak space interlaced throughout, aged eight months in French oak, 25% new. Drink now through 2032."
This focused, elegant chardonnay features aromas of pineapple, citrus, and honeysuckle, complemented by flavors of lemon, yellow apple, and a hint of salted caramel on the palate. Incredibly food-friendly, the Highland Chardonnay is a perfect match for white fish, poultry, and light pasta dishes.
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "A more classically oaked, traditional white, the 2024 Chardonnay Highland is from half-Double L estate grapes, half sourced from the likes of Boekenoogen, McIntyre, Panziera, and Tondre. Not as hot a vintage as 2022 and not as long as 2023, it’s a medium-bodied, well-mannered wine with tastes of key lime, apple, and fresh acidity, with hints of oak space interlaced throughout, aged eight months in French oak, 25% new. Drink now through 2032."
