2023, Brookdale Bradbourne White Blend, Brookdale Estate

Complex, smooth, and silky with rich aromatics of honeyed peach, hazelnut, and racy lime balancing luscious stone fruits through to a refined mineral finish.

 

About the Winery: Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains in Paarl, Brookdale Estate was revitalised by the Rudd family in 2015. Their vision is to craft world-class, expressive wines from Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Paarlof warm, granite-rich soils. The estate is managed by winemaker Kiara Scott Farmer, one of South Africaof most talented young winemakers. Brookdaleof philosophy blends tradition and innovation, producing wines defined by texture, balance, and distinctive terroir expression.

 

Grape Variety: Grenache Blanc 62%, Piquepoul 17%, Roussanne 14%, Marsanne 7% ‚ a Mediterranean-inspired blend co-fermented for harmony, depth, and texture.

 

Appearance: Pale straw with golden reflections, showcasing freshness and concentration.

 

Aroma: Aromas of ripe stone fruits, honey, and hazelnut with underlying notes of white blossom, lemon peel, and wet stone minerality.

 

Palate: Richly textured with flavours of peach, lime zest, and almond layered over subtle oak creaminess. A racy mineral line runs through the palate, balancing opulence with tension and freshness for a long, elegant finish.

 

Body: Medium to full-bodied, with silky texture and balanced structure.

 

Acidity: Bright yet integrated, giving lift and focus to the rich fruit core.

 

Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now for freshness or cellar for 6‚8 years to reveal deeper nutty and honeyed complexity.

 

Perfect Pairing: Excellent with roast poultry, seared scallops, or creamy risotto with lemon and herbs.

 

Serving Temperature: Serve at 10‚12°C to highlight aromatics and texture.

 

Contains sulphites. Information provided to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.