Monopole- Elgin

2017 Elgin Chardonnay

The Iona Monopole Chardonnay from the Elgin region offers a truly captivating experience for white wine enthusiasts. This 2017 vintage displays a light-bodied character, showcasing a refreshing and bright acidity that livens up the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, bringing forth delightful notes of citrus and green apple, perfectly balanced with subtle hints of minerality that reflect the vineyard's unique terroir. With its mouthwatering crispness, this Chardonnay is dry, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a clean and elegant white wine. The overall impression is one of finesse and refinement, making the Iona Monopole a standout representation of Elgin's winemaking prowess.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Almond

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Fish, Asparagus Risotto, Seafood Salad

Region:

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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