Blackbook 'Painter of Light' Chardonnay

Blackbook 'Painter of Light' ChardonnayA fine and elegant Chardonnay with citrus and honeydew melon aromas enhanced by subtle toffee and toasted almond nuances. Textured on the palate, the refreshing citrus and tropical flavours are underlined by a smoky, flint character and it finishes on a delicious saline note. The Blackbook Winery ethos embraces minimal intervention winemaking. The grapes were whole bunch pressed directly into Burgundy barrels, without settling. Alcoholic fermentation

The nose is opulent and polished with layers of plush blackberry and cherry fruit

The competition is judged by independent merchant judges who assess wines based on value and quality

On the palate it’s light

coffee bean

rose petal

with honeysuckle and mandarin notes and a pithy and clean finish

The Helderberg has many plantings of Bordeaux varietals

Whereas the original uses the Colombard grape

fruitier alternative to a Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley

without losing the artisan vision of the project

with the Woodchester site planted in 2012 (20 acres)

Shafer's TD-9 has recently switched to being varietally labelled as a Cabernet Sauvignon