Field Blend Stellenbosch WO - Stark-Condé

Field Blend Stellenbosch WO - Stark-CondéThe Field Blend Stellenbosch WO from Stark-Condé in the Western Cape presents a bright, platinum yellow color in the glass. When given a bit of air by swirling in the wine glass, this white wine reveals a first-class balance, as it neither appears watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. On the nose, this Stark-Condé white wine reveals all kinds of peaches, gooseberries, and pears. As if that were not impressive enough, further aromas such as mineral notes are added through aging in small wooden barrels. The Stark-Condé Field Blend Stellenbosch WO presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine lover. This white wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine in the premium and single-vineyard segment. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine is wonderfully crisp. Thanks to the moderate acidity, the Field Blend Stellenbosch WO caresses the palate with a velvety feel without lacking freshness at the same time. On the finish, this youthful white wine from the Western Cape wine-growing region delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of gooseberry and peach appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the granite- and clay-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Stark-Condé Field Blend Stellenbosch WO The basis for the first-class and wonderfully balanced Field Blend Stellenbosch WO cuvée from Stark-Condé are Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Verdelho, and Viognier grapes. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Western Cape. Here, the vines drive their roots deep into soils of granite and clay. After hand-picking, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the elegant Field Blend Stellenbosch WO is aged for another 8 months in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Stark-Condé Field Blend Stellenbosch WO Enjoy this South African white wine ideally well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompaniment to fruity endive salad, omelet with salmon and fennel, or pasta with small fried sausage dumplings.