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*7W* 2020 Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay (Hemel-En-Aarde Ridge, SA)
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*7W* 2020 Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay (Hemel-En-Aarde Ridge, SA)
Berene Sauls has exceeded all expectations with Tesselaarsdal. In more than one respect, Tesselaarsdaal is a breakthrough. Formerly employed by Hamilton Russell Estates and mentored by Anthony Hamilton Russell, not only is this the first wine project for Berene, but importantly it is the first wine project wholly-owned by a member of a “previously disadvantaged community” in the Hemel-en-Aarde area and, indeed, the Overstrand. The wine is named after the historic rural hamlet, Tesselaarsdal, not far from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, where Berene was born. It was at Tesselaarsdal where Berene’s ancestors once lived as freed slaves on land bequeathed to them in 1810 by former East India Company Settler, Johannes Tesselaar. The naming of her first wine appropriately honors her roots.
Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay is a graceful and pure expression with notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus blossom.
About The Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, possibly the most famous among white grape varieties, is frequently regarded as reaching its peak expression in its Burgundian birthplace. However, this grape has journeyed across the globe, and Chardonnay wines, ranging from outstanding to less inspiring, can now be discovered in various wine-producing regions worldwide.
How To Enjoy
Enjoy with gamey meats, cream sauces, eggplant parmesan or hard, low acid cheeses.
About The Producer
Tesselaarsdal
Located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in the Western Cape region of South Africa, TessBerene Sauls has exceeded all expectations with Tesselaarsdal. In more than one respect, Tesselaarsdaal is a breakthrough. Formerly employed by Hamilton Russell Estates and mentored by Anthony Hamilton Russell, not only is the first wine project for Berene, but importantly it is the first wine project wholly-owned by a member of a “previously disadvantaged community” in the Hemel-en-Aarde area and, indeed, the Overstrand. The wine is named after the historic rural hamlet Tesselaarsdal, not far from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, where Berene was born. It was at Tesselaarsdal where Berene's ancestors once lived as freed slaves on land bequeathed to them in 1810 by former East India Company Settler, Johannes Tesselaar. The naming of her first wine appropriately honors her roots. elaarsdal is known for its commitment to crafting high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Their winemaking philosophy typically involves a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques, cultivating a variety of grape varietals suited to the specific climate and soil conditions of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.