Lelie Van Saron, Chardonnay 2021

Natasha Williams is a dynamic young winemaker from the small town of Saron on the Western Cape. From a young age she felt an affinity for science and nature, making winemaking a natural study choice. Lelie van Saron is the Afrikaans name for "Lily of Saron" and makes reference to her hometown. Natasha's approach to winemaking is simple: make wine with a pure expression of the terroir and grape variety, using natural methods. The result is elegant, honest wines from cool climate sites. Chardonnay 2021 is a gorgeous, 100% organic white from the cool climate region of Hemel-en-Aarde. The fruit is hand-harvested and aged for 16-months in old oak barrels and 12-months in bottle prior to release. The nose shows pithy lemon and lime peel, with limestone minerality and subtle hints of oak. The palate displays excellent varietal purity with a linear, mineral structure balanced by ripe lemon, melon and stone fruit. A long finish with lingering citrus fruit.