{"title":"Ataraxia Wines | Hemel-en-Arde","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"The Wine Lounge overlooking the Ataraxia Vineyards in Hemel-en-Arde, South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBannercopy_9c5475b3-2728-4c1c-a6b6-ddf63a618466.jpg?v=1675947635\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eHusband and wife team Kevin and Hanli Grant founded \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"52\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAtaraxia Wines\u003c\/b\u003e in 2004 as the culmination of a lifelong obsession with South Africa’s premier cool-climate wine country. A former zoologist, Kevin spent years unlocking the intricate soils and maritime breezes of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"269\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eHemel-en-Aarde\u003c\/b\u003e region while heading up winemaking at the historic Hamilton Russell estate. Driven by a desire to push quality boundaries even further, he partnered with close friends to buy 50 hectares of untouched, prime vineyard land on an elevated ridge known locally as 'The Skyfields'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThis striking geographic location shapes the entire identity of the wines. Tucked directly beneath the towering Babylons Toren mountain range, the vineyards catch cool, crisp air blowing straight off the nearby Atlantic Ocean. This constant sea breeze creates a naturally temperate climate where the grapes ripen slowly, developing intense, layered flavours while locking in a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Here, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"412\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"427\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e find their natural home, thriving in ancient, stony soils that lend a distinct, stony complexity to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKevin follows a minimalist, non-interventionist approach in the cellar, stepping back to let the unique personality of this high-altitude landscape speak for itself. The results are exceptionally elegant bottles that easily hold their own alongside the world's finest counterparts. The Chardonnay is beautifully crisp and vibrant, showing layers of bright citrus and white stone fruit, while the Pinot Noir is wonderfully fragrant, bursting with fresh red berries and a touch of subtle, earthy spice. They are incredibly food-friendly, pairing perfectly with \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"559\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003epan-seared salmon fillets\u003c\/b\u003e, roast duck, or a creamy wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATARAXIA WINES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ataraxia-chardonnay","title":"Ataraxia Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ataraxia Chardonnay is an award-winning, unapologetically wooded Chardonnay, that has been known to regularly top the charts in many a South African Chardonnay tasting. A minimalist, non-interventionist winemaking approach, geared to reflect sense of place and expression of terroir, was adopted in crafting this wine. The Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented and carefully matured in specially selected small French oak barriques sourced exclusively from Burgundian coopers. A chiselled, focused wine that effortlessly manages to be both subtle and intense, it whispers hints of sun-warmed tropical fruits, gentle peach and vanilla.[#intro]An unapologetically wooded Chardonnay that is arguably one of South Africa's finest expressions...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ataraxia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40394430087235,"sku":"A23ATARAXIACHARDONNAY","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ChardonnayBottle_039cf536-853e-470a-8265-860673f5a940.jpg?v=1675963171"},{"product_id":"ataraxia-pinot-noir","title":"Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ataraxia Pinot Noir is a classy, captivating and svelte example of what can be achieved in the Cape. In South Africa, experience and research has shown the Hemel en-Aarde Valley to be unequivocally the most exciting and promising area for quality Pinot Noir production, easily on a par with and often exceeding the quality attained in other New World Pinot Noir producing regions. Matured in French oak barrels for 11 months this Pinot Noir offers up a fine blend of aromas, including red cherries, pomegranate, delicate forest floor and a hint of spice and new oak. On the palate the wine is sensual and embracing, with a captivating mid-palate depth, lovely transparency and excellent focus on the suavely-tannic finish.[#intro]A classy wine from unequivocally South Africa's most exciting region for Pinot Noir...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ataraxia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40394450010179,"sku":"A22ATARAXIAPINOTNOIR","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PinotNoirBottle_f10b59c4-9b3d-4bf9-a7aa-dac5875d9851.jpg?v=1675965210"},{"product_id":"ataraxia-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc is handcrafted from grapes grown on ancient Table Mountain sandstone soils and as such represents perfectly the unique qualities of its terroir. 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Sadly, by the turn of the 20th century its star had waned, and the variety consigned to second class status. Of late, a renewed interest has seen a renaissance of this neglected grape in South Africa and the Marroquin is Ataraxia's contribution to this exciting renaissance. Matured in French oak barrels for 11 months this is a sleek and seductive expression of Cinsault, fragrant and savoury with subtle spice and perfectly balanced acidity. 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