South Africa, Western Cape
Chardonnay
Description
Zesty citrus and ripe tropical fruit flavours. Well balanced with a soft, buttery character from barrel fermentation and maturation add to the complexity and roundness of the wine..
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Soil Type
Chardonnay for this wine was selected from three areas: Stellenbosch, Elgin Valley and Boschendal farm, from vineyards planted on well-drained soils.
Viticulture
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.
