Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2024 37yo matured in 12 1st-fill bourbon

matured in 12 1st-fill bourbon barrels (that previously held Old Grand Dad bourbon)

with a gentle hint of oak

then married together in a selection of aged oak casks and American first-fill casks

Matured in ex-Oloroso sherry oak casks

meant that it was delayed

Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2024 37yo matured in 12 1st-fill bourbonThe Benguela Cove Chardonnay 2024 is crafted from grapes grown on two adjacent, west facing vineyards planted in weathered shale with very high calcium content. Clones CY277 and CY96 were selected for their balance of concentration and natural acidity. Grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness and hand sorted in the cellar. Juice from two pressing cycles was divided into four batches with varying levels of oxygen exposure and solids content before