Thelema Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2017

Wine awards:

John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
Tim Atkin 2022: 94 points

Bewertungen:

Refined minerality and deep fruit intensity with a long finish

€28.95 *

Content: 0,75 Liter (€38.60 * / 1 Liter)

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Order number: 401848-17
EAN: 6003438001254

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The Thelema Sutherland Anna Chardonnay presents a remarkable terroir drive due to its chalky... more

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The Thelema Sutherland Anna Chardonnay presents a remarkable terroir drive due to its chalky minerality and subtle notes of fresh-baked brioche. A seductive grapefruit essence on the palate beautifully rounds out the wood tones of this high-dollar Chardonnay, providing long-lasting and refined acidity. However, although 30 of it went through malolactic fermentation and 80% new wood was used, this is not a lush and rich wine. Linear, toasty and complex, this great drop pampers with hints of cream and vibrant fresh nuances of lemon, providing balanced enjoyment.

After establishing Thelema Mountain Vineyards as a cult winery in Stellenbosch, owner and winemaker Gyles Webb established Sutherland Vineyards as an exciting new venture in the cool-climate Elgin region. Handcrafted from the finest vineyard parcels, the Sutherland Reserve Collection is a tribute to Gyles' four beloved granddaughters. Elegant, pure and full of nuance, this wine is named after Anna Vivienne Hilton (the patient one), the first granddaughter of Gyles.

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Treatment in the cellar

The alcoholic as well as malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels with a capacity of 228 liters per barrel, with subsequent aging of 10 months on the coarse lees. During the ten months of aging, the yeast in the wine was regularly stirred up and down (batonnage) to obtain optimal complexity in the wine. Only the 12 best barrels were then blended and bottled after thorough quality testing.

Thelema Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2017

Vineyard: Thelema Mountain Vineyards
Country: South Africa
Region: Elgin
Treatment in the cellar: wooden barrel
mono varietal: Chardonnay

Taste: dry
Alcohol: 13 %
Acidity: 6.1 g/l (low)
Sugar: 1.7 g/l
goes well with: Risotto
Closure: cork

Wine expertise

wine type:	White wine
vintage:	2017
country:	South Africa
region:	Elgin
winemaker:	Rudi Schultz, Duncan Clarke
alcohol [Vol%]:	Decanter Silber (90 - 94 Punkte), John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 94/100
treatment in the cellar:	wooden barrel
character:	dry
grape variety:	Chardonnay
leading grape variety:	Chardonnay
mono varietal / blend:	mono varietal
Alcohol [Vol%]:	13
acid [g/l]:	6.1
acidity levels:	low
pH-value:	3.28
goes well with:	Risotto
residual sugar [g/l]:	1.7
Packaging:	Bottle
bottle closure:	cork
bottlesize [Liter]:	0,75
Aging potential:	2028
Importer:	Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf
age restrictions:	from 16 years
allergenes:	contains sulfite