Laarman Focal Point Chardonnay 2019 originates from a lesser-known area called Vermaaklikheid, located 300km from Cape Town on the Cape South Coast. The Cape South Coast is a cool region with limestone rich soils and a good annual rainfall. The 2019 season was a moderate temperate year compared to the previous vintage, thus the grapes were harvested in the first week of March. The grapes were picked at 23.5° Balling, whole-bunch pressed with a portion going directly to the barrel without settling. The rest of the grapes were settled for two days before being put to barrel. New and neutral barrels were used and of the four batches made, one was naturally fermented while three had cultivated yeast strains. Fermentation took three weeks after which the wine aged in oak for 11 months. The final new oak percentage is 39% new oak, 32% second-fill and 29% neutral oak. Residual sugar: 3.4g/l. Bottled at 13.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Aromas of buttered toast and crème bruleé.

Palate: Firm structure with a range of citrus perfumes, especially mandarin, with a touch of ginger and a nutty character.

Finish: The finish is seamless and lingers long after the last drop.