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0.2 hectares of ocean facing Chardonnay vines were selected and nine separate blending components combined to create this ultimate expression of terroir. We present a wine that is the epitome of this varietal, produced in a style that respects the cultivar and the terroir that it flourishes in. The heartbeat of Uva Mira.
Pure aromas of pretty orange blossom florality with an accent of nutty
almond, a hint of oriental persimmon and chalky minerality. Infinitely complex and seamless with orange rind and almond. The structure is
chalky with delicate richness. There is no shortage of concentration, this
breadth beautifully balancing the lime sherbet acidity and the wine draws to a superb, nutty finish. The ultimate effect is one of understated elegance.
| Wine Type | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Subregion | Coastal Region |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Brand | Uva Mira |
| Cultivar | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Pack Size | 1x75cl |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.50 |
| Duty Status | Duty Paid |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Rating Agencies | Greg Sherwood |
Any premium Chardonnay on the market at the moment is a thing to be cherished as stocks of French Burgundy evaporate in the panic buying ahead of the non-existent 2021 vintage release. I have always been an avid follower of South Africa s greatest Chardonnay examples and tasting this spectacular 2017 Estate Chardonnay from Uva Mira reminds me that a handful of producers are indeed breaking the glass ceiling of quality and producing eye-wateringly good wines. Combine a top vintage like 2017 with their finest fruit from a predominantly Single Vineyard site that defines the Uva Mira Estate on a meagre 0.2 hectares of ocean facing Chardonnay vineyards, selected from nine separate blending components which are then combined to create this ultimate expression of terroir. The aromatics are plush and complex with lush ample layers of sweet Granny Smith apples, pineapple, lemon preserve, pear puree and wet river stones all kissed with the most seductive premium hint of vanilla oak spice. On the palate there is incredible balance, intensity and poise with the medium-bodied, tangerine-laden fruit energising the wine with its vibrant grapefruit citrus acidity. But like all fine wines that stand head and shoulders above many of their peers, this Chardonnay offers an extra special deft touch with harmony, focus and vigour, all assembled with the utmost precision, delivering mouth-watering intensity with subtlety and seamless brilliance. At almost five years old, it s satisfying to see a Chardonnay wine that is still so youthful and audacious! I am truly bowled over by this beauty. Drink now and over the next 10+ years. – Greg Sherwood MW.
Given owner Toby Venter’s assumed need for speed, as CEO of LSM Distributors, responsible for Porsche and Lamborghini in South Africa, as well as the owners of Kyalami race track, his purchase of Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards in 2013, up against the slopes of the Helderberg seems in direct contrast to this high octane lifestyle.
Everything in wine is time. Uva Mira is named for a famous star in the constellation of Cetus (a Greek sea monster who was offered the princess Andromeda to appease Poseidon but was slain by Perseus either by sword or using Medusa’s head which turned him to stone – the details are complicated and murky). The giant red star named ‘the wonderful’ or ‘Mira’ in Latin undergoes a 332-day cycle of fading into obscurity, becoming bright, and then fading again (over almost a year), drawing parallels between winemaking and stargazing. The patience inherent to growing grapes, understanding the terroir, blending, and maturation, the once-a-year opportunity to harvest, and the celebration once you can taste the literal fruits of your labour – explains the name Uva Mira, Latin meaning The Wonderful Grape.
