Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay

2022 Gold Medal

Alvi`s Drift Private Cellar


Alvi`s Drift Private Cellar Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay
VARIETAL:
Dry Chardonnay (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

VINTAGE:
2021

MORE INFORMATION:
Star bright and pale-lemon in colour with youthful lime-green hues, this wine boasts complex aromas of ripe citrus, lemon blossom and pear drops, with hints of flint and lanolin on the nose. The wine’s palate is packed with citrus zest, pear and clear minerality, while its animated acidity is tempered by a vibrantyet- elegant mid-palate weight. The wine’s creamy texture leads to a long-lingering finish that pleasantly echoes notes from the initial palate. This wine will benefit from cellaring for up to five years and is best served at 10-12 °C.

This wine is a wonderful companion to roast duck, fish terrine as well as duck or fish pâté. It will also complement a pork rillette, roasted quail with a herb-butter sauce and creamy, mature Brie served with fresh baguette.

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