{"product_id":"kershaw-chardonnay-deconstructed-lake-district-bokkeveld-shale-cy95-2018","title":"Kershaw Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e Kershaw Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for this Chardonnay stems from my belief that the Elgin region has both a signature grape as well as particular terroirs within its demarcated boundary that reflect regional credentials. This Chardonnay was selected from a sub-region of Elgin from a specific vineyard and an individual clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Sourced from a parcel in the Western part of Elgin the 95 clone is known for its excellent quality creating wines that are aromatic, fuller bodied and rich yet tightly structured, well–balanced with length of flavor, managing to show restraint and mouth-watering passivity with a great line through the palate and fruit veering towards white peach flesh and nectarine. On Bokkeveld Shales it brings amplified perfume on the nose and persistence and elegance to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes were hand-picked in the early autumnal mornings, placed into small lug baskets and tipped directly into a press before being gently whole-bunch pressed up to a maximum of 0.6 bar or until a low juice recovery of 580 liters per ton was obtained. The juice gravity-flowed directly to barrel (no pumps were used at all) without settling. The unclarified juice had no enzymes or yeast added to it and therefore underwent spontaneous fermentation until dry, with malolactic discouraged. The wine rested in barrel for 4 months prior to judicious sulfuring and a further 7 months’ maturation in barrel before racking and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 2018 Kershaw Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 is sharper and more mineral-driven than the CY96, presenting scents of red apple, citrus peel, crushed stone and melon. The oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is well balanced and precise, slightly creamy in texture on the entry and revealing gorgeous orange zest and black currant leaf notes on the finish. A cerebral and compelling Chardonnay from Kershaw.- Neal Martin\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021), 94 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kershaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949129527343,"sku":"SA1EE493010CHS","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/kershawcy95lakebtl_84425ed0-9a7c-46b7-87e3-aa1762061d3b.jpg?v=1771489661","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/kershaw-chardonnay-deconstructed-lake-district-bokkeveld-shale-cy95-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}