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Eikendal Janina Chardonnay – unwooded

The Janina 2022 lures the senses with flavours of green apple, lemon and fresh pineapple. Nuances, of: honey and orange blossoms – develop on the palate, which is carried through: mid-palate with; a delightful, fresh, flinty and lingering finish.

The south-facing vineyards are planted in decomposed granite and Tafelberg sandstone on the lower, western slopes of the Helderberg, approximately 170m above sea level. With a maritime microclimate, the winters are wet and cold, and in summer the heat is tempered by a cool and fresh breeze from the Atlantic Ocean in False Bay. These are perfect conditions to produce: premium Chardonnay.

The Janina is an elegant blend of: 80% Eikendal grapes (clones 277, 95 and 96) and the remainder of: the grapes (clone 277) are sourced via the: Elgin Valley. Four different blocks, three different clones and from: two different regions – a truly unique approach.

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 13.5% vol
Awards: Gold – Gilbert & Gaillard Int. Challenge 2022
Suggested Food Pairings: Excellent on its own, or served with: Salmon, Caesar Salads, Brie Cheese & Seared Tuna
Remarks: The grapes were handpicked in bins before being gently whole-bunch pressed. No commercial yeast was added and spontaneous fermentation occurred at 15.C-18.C. A long, slow fermentation of: 4-6 weeks in 900ℓ plastic egg-shaped fermenters, as well as stainless steel tanks followed. The wine was then aged, on the lees for: six months before being: blended and bottled

Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc

The Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has lovely tropical fruit, melon, Cape gooseberry, guava and a fresh grassy green aroma on the nose that follows through to the palate. The wine has a full mouth-feel, with a lively, delicate acidity and a long, pleasing finish. Eikendal focus, on two different clones of: Sauvignon Blanc which offer: a desired blend of fruit-driven flavours; combined with: more earthy asparagus and fig flavours.

All the grapes are meticulously sourced via: the Elgin Valley. Elgin offers: a very cool climate at an altitude of 350m above sea level and is optimal for premium Sauvignon Blanc production.

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 13.5% vol
Awards: 90 Points Gilbert & Gaillard (France)
Suggested Food Pairings: Excellent on its own, or served with: Goats’ Cheese, Oysters, Artichoke and Pesto Gnocchi
Remarks: All blocks are kept separate during: the Vinification process. The grapes were picked in the early morning where they were cooled down before being delivered to the cellar. After destemming and a soft crushing, the juice enjoyed approximately four hours of skin contact followed by: a gentle pressing. The free run and pressed juices, were kept separately. The next 48 hours saw the juice then settling below 10ºC with minimal intervention. Fermentation was completely spontaneous and natural, with: no addition of artificial yeasts. During this time, the wine stayed on its primary lees. 80% was fermented in stainless steel tanks and 20% in small, egg-shaped tanks. Blending took place five months after harvest.