Armilla Blanc de Blanc 2017 Avondale

Name: Armilla Blanc de Blanc 2017 Avondale
SKU: 11286
Availability: InStock

€45.00

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Armilla bears Avondale’s logo, a rendition of the Armillary sphere, an ancient astronomical instrument used to show the position of stars around the earth. It represents Avondale’s holistic approach to life on their farm where, from the minerals in the soil to the stars in the skies, all is combined in an energised, living system.

Served blind you could easily mistake it for a quality Champagne.

Perfect companion for a variety of dishes. Enjoy it with light appetizers such as fresh carpaccio, seafood, or a crisp green salad with citrus dressing. It also pairs excellently with poultry dishes or fish in fine sauces. Allow yourself to be seduced by this elegant sparkling wine and add a touch of luxury to your special occasions with the Armilla Blanc de Blanc – Avondale!

Categories: Biodynamic, Chardonnay, Gifts Suggestions, South Africa, Sparkles, Vegan Tags: #Biodynamic, #Chardonnay, #Method Champagnois, #Organic, #Paarl, #South Africa, #Sparkling

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Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines
Colour	Radiant golden yellow
Nose	Lemon zest, green apples, and delicate flowers unfold, creating a fresh and lively bouquet
Palate	Has rich and round on the palate; a perfect balance of toasty, warm hazelnut bread, fresh quince and green apple. The fresh effervescent acidity is crisp and lively yet seamlessly integrated on the palate; complemented by a full velvety mouth feel with hints of citrus layer after layer after layer.
Fact Sheet
Size	75 cl
Grape Variety	100% Chardonnay
Alcohol %	11.5%
Style	Dry méthode Champenoise
Estate/Producer	Johnathan Grieve & Corné Marais
Country / Region	South Africa / Western Cape, Paarl
Vintage	2017
Vinification	hand-picked in the cool early morning at 18˚ to 19˚ Balling. Whole bunches were pressed, the juice settled and then racked to a stainless steel tanks for natural fermentation. 10% was fermented in French oak barrels and blended back. The blended wine was left on the lees for 24 months, after which it was bottled to allow second fermentation in glass. The wine stayed on the lees in glass for 60 months before it was disgorged. In line with tradition, a dosage was added.
Cellaring/Ageing Potential	Already aged so its ready to be enjoyed
Closure	Natural Cork