Description
The Chardonnay for which Uva Mira is renowned, consistently awarded prestigious accolades since the premiere 2004 vintage was awarded the title “The Best Chardonnay in the World” IWSC, 2006.
This Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine, named after the stately tree that graces the center of the Chardonnay block. A powerful and appealing style of Chardonnay produced in our traditional style.
This Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine, named after the stately tree that graces the center of the Chardonnay block. A powerful and appealing style of Chardonnay produced in our traditional style.
Winter started later and was warmer than usual, but rainfall was good throughout the season. Above-average temperatures in July caused uneven bud break and smaller berries on certain cultivars.
Temperature fluctuations in September and October led to uneven bunches; however, weather conditions improved in November. A warmer February resulted in earlier harvesting of some cultivars. Rain and cool conditions in March slowed the ripening of red wine varietals, leading to a later harvest at relatively lower sugar levels.
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
Temperature fluctuations in September and October led to uneven bunches; however, weather conditions improved in November. A warmer February resulted in earlier harvesting of some cultivars. Rain and cool conditions in March slowed the ripening of red wine varietals, leading to a later harvest at relatively lower sugar levels.
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is nestled against the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch. With breathtaking views of False Bay and Table Bay, often wrapped in clouds, a cool climate, sea breezes, a granite foundation and strong minerality of the soil, enhanced by acres of fynbos.... nature does her work.
The position at altitude with vineyards as high as 620 meters above sea level creates the climate for wines that are elegant in style. Their fine wines are handcrafted using only grapes from the vineyard sites on the property, to truly express unique traits of the remarkable site. Wines of elegance, minerality and longevity.
The position at altitude with vineyards as high as 620 meters above sea level creates the climate for wines that are elegant in style. Their fine wines are handcrafted using only grapes from the vineyard sites on the property, to truly express unique traits of the remarkable site. Wines of elegance, minerality and longevity.
