{"product_id":"tesselaarsdal-chardonnay-2022-750ml","title":"Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTesselaarsdal · Chardonnay · 2022\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesselaarsdal Chardonnay 2022 is a cool-climate South African white with a silky texture, crisp acidity, and an elegant, lingering finish. White pear and lemon toast bring depth to its medium-bodied palate, balancing rounded richness with refreshing lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eTesselaarsdal was founded in 2015 by long-standing Hamilton Russell Vineyards employee Berene Sauls. It is named after the historic Overberg farming hamlet of Tesselaarsdal—not far from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge wine appellation—where Berene was born, a descendant of the freed slaves who were bequeathed the land of the Tesselaarsdal valley by former Dutch East India Company soldier Johannes Tesselaar’s widow in 1832.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliced pears, apples, wet stones and pastries on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright and clean, with savory, flinty elements underlining the fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e This lively white hails from high-altitude vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a cool-climate region. It exhibits inviting green and citrus aromas and has an oily texture and energized acidity backing flavors of white peach and linden tea. Bright notes of lime run through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator, 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and appealing, with a lightly chalky texture carrying well-meshed flavors of ripe Gala apple, slivered almond, pickled ginger and stony mineral. Clean-cut finish, with a waft of white blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90+ Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, zesty and citrus-driven, the nose of the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh with hints of oak and plenty of lemon skin and yellow apple. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh, food-friendly and expressive before ending with a zesty, mineral-driven finish. This little beauty was made with a mix of amphora and oak to bring out and balance dusty minerality with soft, oaky essences. Rating: 90+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch5\u003eProducer Notes · Historical Estate Background\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following producer account is preserved from the supplied listing. Its vineyard plans describe the estate’s aspirations at the time of writing, rather than a verified current planting or harvest status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFifteen years after starting my career in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Anthony Hamilton Russell offered me the wonderful opportunity to join the rest of the Hemel-en-Aarde area as a producer. Today, with the expert assistance of Hamilton Russell Vineyards wine maker, Emul Ross and the Hamilton Russell Vineyards team, I wholly own Tesselaarsdal Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape purchases are secured with Babylon Vineyards, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge (unirrigated vineyards)—until Tesselaarsdal’s vineyards is secured and ready for harvest. I will focus production on Pinot Noir as our climate and soil type is best suited for this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Future\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tesselaarsdal Wines dream is to create wines from its own vineyards in Tesselaarsdal, Overberg. In 2019 we acquired 16 hectares which will be planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle white pear and lemon toast notes meet a silky, medium-bodied palate. Rounded richness is balanced by crisp acidity, with an elegant finish that lingers. For wine lovers seeking freshness alongside texture, this 2022 Chardonnay offers an appealing balance of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe chilled with grilled fish, roast chicken, or creamy mushroom pasta, or share a bottle over an unhurried dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Tesselaarsdal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounder: Berene Sauls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Cool-climate, medium-bodied white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165429518619,"sku":"210000061205","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/aaa_9bf62950-6e93-4cb9-9187-2f190555ed2a.jpg?v=1791991650","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/tesselaarsdal-chardonnay-2022-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}