Be the first to review “David Finlayson Camino Africana Chardonnay 2021” Cancel reply
This vineyard is 19 years old and was planted by David Finlayson on terraces he cut into the steepest hillside on his home (Edgebaston) property in Stellenbosch. The trellis system is low to the ground and uncommon in South Africa as it produces very low yields and small bunches. The vineyard is hand farmed and processed only with organic principles in mind. It has been a 16 year project that is now beginning to deliver the results. David – “This wine signifies something truly special to me as a winemaker and is part of my journey in life and wine in South Africa, hence the name, Camino Africana, (The African Way)”.
A mouthwatering White, with racy acidity driving flavors of pink grapefruit glace, blood orange sorbet, lemon thyme, anise and crushed anise
$29.99
5 Stars 2023 Platter South African Wine Guide
Powerfully structured, characterful & expressive, 21 ***** (95 pts) from hewn terraces had spontaneous ferment & 16 months in new barrels. Vivid citrus fruit with matching acid, creamy texture & lingering finish. 20 (94 pts) verged on profound, this even closer.
92 pts Wine Advocate May 2024
The 2021 Camino Africana Shale Terraces Chardonnay features a gorgeous nose with sweet citrus, Marcona almond, underripe peach and subtle pine notes, all contributing to an elegant and mineral-driven profile. Medium-bodied, the wine unfolds in complex layers, fresh with substantial acidity. It lingers pleasantly, offering notes of lemon pastry cream and lees. Nicely done. The wine aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. This vintage produced 5,400 bottles. 2023-2034
92 pts James Suckling Oct 2022
Aromas of white peach, sliced lemon, rosemary and lily. Medium-bodied with a silky texture. The palate begins bright and fresh, but gains in savory appeal as it goes on. Green apple comes through at the finish.
90 pts Wine Spectator 5/31/23
A mouthwatering white, with racy acidity driving flavors of pink grapefruit glacée, blood orange sorbet, lemon thyme, anise and crushed almond. Salty finish. Drink now through 2026. 200 cases made, 80 cases imported.
This vineyard was planted by David Finlayson on terraces he cut into the steepest hillside on the Edgebaston property in Stellenbosch. The trellis system is low to the ground and uncommon in South Africa as it produces very low yields and small bunches. The vineyard is hand farmed and processed only with organic principles in mind.
Hand picked into 16 kg boxes that were then loaded by hand into the press. Whole bunch pressing before settling overnight after which the wine was fermented spontaneously in New French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation allowed to occur naturally and then cold matured at 8 C for 14 months.
16 Months 100 % New French oak , Dargaud & Jaegle 300 l barrels
Filtered and bottled with the view to medium to long term maturation and as a wine to be served with food.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.