Hyperoxidation and Black Chardonnay – February 2025
With the arrival of freshly harvested white grapes in the cellar, we catch up with winemaker Nic van Aarde to explore the fascinating process these grapes will undergo this year. One technique used for white wines is a lesser-known Burgundian method known as Black Chardonnay, which involves the hyperoxidation of the juice before fermentation. … Continued