Chardonnay for this wine was selected from three areas: Stellenbosch, Elgin Valley and Boschendal farm, from vineyards planted on well-drained soils. The variety of clones within the selected vineyards gave complexity and character to the wine. Vines were spur pruned at the end of July, with excess shoots removed shortly after budding in September. This was followed up in November, leaving only two to three of the best-developed shoots per spur. To ensure optimum ripeness, all grapes were hand-picked on taste and came in at an average sugar content of 22.5–24°B. Harvest took place during mid to end February 2017, after a drier than normal winter. This was a challenging vintage, where winemakers and viticulturist had to change strategies in the vineyard and c