Nestled high in the Banghoek Valley with a stunning view of the 'Rondekop' hill, Oldenburg Vineyards stands as one of South Africa's most picturesque farms, crafting beautifully elegant wines that capture the essence of their terroir. The valley, situated in Stellenbosch, benefits from a unique microclimate characterized by cool temperatures, thanks to its elevation, ocean breezes, and encircling mountains.
Oldenburg Vineyards offers three distinct ranges: the prestigious Rondekop line, epitomizing the property's terroir; the Oldenburg Vineyards series, showcasing exceptional single varietals; and the CL range, named for its cooler microclimate compared to that of Stellenbosch.
The Chardonnay grapes were picked by hand in the cool hours of the morning from cool
climate vineyards. Bunches were sorted by hand and whole bunch pressed
in a pneumatic press on a gentle Champagne cycle. The juice was settled
overnight and then racked to 228L French oak barrels for spontaneous
fermentation. Wild yeast was used to ferment this wine. Partial Malolactic
conversion was done on some of the batches. The wine was matured for 10
months in barrel and was gently fined and filtered before bottling.
