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Clay Shales

2008 Walker Bay Chardonnay

Crystallum Clay Shales is a remarkable 2008 Chardonnay from the picturesque Walker Bay region, celebrated for its pristine coastal terroir. This wine showcases a vibrant light-bodied profile, delivering a refreshing and enticing experience. With a high acidity that dances on the palate, each sip invigorates the senses, while the prominent fruit intensity reveals layers of luscious citrus and green apple flavors, complemented by delicate hints of minerality. This Chardonnay is bone-dry, leaving a crisp finish that encourages another sip. Its refined elegance is further enhanced by a subtlety in tannins, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable tasting experience. Perfect for pairing with seafood or enjoying on its own, Crystallum Clay Shales exemplifies the best of what Walker Bay has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

White Peach

White Peach

Butter

Butter

Pairs well with:


Seared Scallops, Creamy Pasta, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


South Africa
South Africa

With its mountainous, maritime-influenced winegrowing regions, South Africa produces top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc and premium Syrah, Pinotage, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Dutch brought vines here back in the 1600s to satiate their thirsty sailors en route to India, but they probably never imagined just how important to the wine world South Africa would one day become. Indeed, it took centuries for South Africa to discover its full potential. Most of the country's winegrowing areas thrive in the southwest, known as the Western Cape. Its most famous regions are an easy drive from Cape Town and include Stellenbosch, Swartland, Breedekloof and Franschhoek.

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