Characteristics:
Lemon yellow colour, with a complex nose, subtle and refined: floral notes of elderflower and citrus blossom followed by pineapple, mango, gooseberry, fresh nutmeg, almond, vanilla and honey. Medium-bodied wine with a refreshing acidity. Buttery brioche precedes a fine and creamy texture with an enduring and clean finish. Ageing potential of 5 years+.
Food Pairing:
Combine with fish and seafood dishes, clams, mussels, flaky white fish, and salmon.
About the winery:
Hazendal was recently beautifully restored. With attention to wine, good food, an extensive tea experience and "Wonderdal", an interactive playroom for the kids. Hazendal is located in Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, premium region for, among others, Pinotage. Bottelarij Hills has different slopes, undergoes the cool influences of False Bay in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the west: an ideal recipe for a range of microclimates. Height of the vineyards vary between 150 m and 400 m. Lady Winemaker is Clarisse Sciocatti-Langeveldt. The ‘Christoffel Hazenwinkel’ range is named after the first owner of the estate.
