Asara Owners Selection LR Chardonnay 2022
Chardonnay
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Asara Owners Selection LR Chardonnay 2022
Situated on the foothills of the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch, Asara Wine Estate benefits from a combination of granite-rich soils, cooling False Bay breezes, and elevated vineyard sites that suit Chardonnay particularly well. These maritime influences help preserve acidity and freshness while allowing the fruit to develop depth and concentration.
The Asara Owners Selection LR Chardonnay 2022 comes from a single vineyard block on the estate’s lower slopes, where varied soils contribute both minerality and texture. Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool early morning before gentle pressing and fermentation that begins in stainless steel and finishes in French oak barrels. The wine spends up to 10 months in oak, but with malolactic fermentation intentionally avoided to retain vibrancy and tension rather than overt richness. The result is a Chardonnay that leans toward elegance and freshness, with oak playing a supporting rather than dominant role.
Colour:
Bright straw-gold with clear, reflective highlights in the glass.
Nose:
Ripe yellow apple, pear and subtle pineapple notes lead the aromatics, followed by hints of vanilla, toasted oak and delicate citrus blossom. A faint creamy lees character adds complexity without heaviness.
Palate:
Medium-bodied and polished, with fresh orchard fruit layered alongside citrus zest and gentle oak spice. The texture is smooth and lightly creamy, yet the wine remains focused and energetic thanks to its bright natural acidity. Oak integration is subtle and supportive, adding shape and depth rather than richness alone.
Finish:
Clean, poised and persistent, with lingering citrus, soft spice and a mineral edge that keeps the finish fresh and lifted.
- Food Pairing : The freshness and subtle oak influence of the Asara Owners Selection LR Chardonnay 2022 make it particularly versatile at the table. It pairs beautifully with grilled yellowtail, seared salmon, or roast chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, where the wine’s acidity cuts through richness while its textured palate complements buttery or creamy elements. It also works well with pumpkin risotto or goat’s cheese salads, where the citrus lift and restrained oak bring balance and freshness to earthy or tangy flavours.
- Drink before: Drink now through 2028+.
- Vintage: 2022
- Manufacturer: Asara Wine Estate
- Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 4 Stars.
- Medals Won: Gilbert & Gaillard 2023: Double Gold. Platter's Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 Stars.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Granite-rich soils.
- Sugar Content: 1.7g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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