2022 Steenberg Chardonnay Grüner Veltiner long and lingering

long and lingering

but also roasted peppers and peppery

fresh palate with an aromatic persistence in a very interesting finish

Jeb Dunnuck 92-94 points: From a site just beside Grandes Places (full southern exposure and schist soils)

2022 Steenberg Chardonnay Grüner Veltiner long and lingeringgrape variety vinification The grapes are gently pressed (whole bunch pressing) after harvesting, rested overnight and then deposited in stainless steel tanks. Half of the grapes are fermented naturally in older large French oak barrels, while the rest of the juice is mixed with natural yeast and fermented in new 225 litre French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Fermentation and aging in barrels lasts a total of four months. Partial malolactic