South Africa, Cape Town
Chardonnay
Description
This fashionable wine balances concentrated spicy aromas with fresh fruit flavours.The nose is elegant, with the richness of the fruit enhanced by apple and sweetmelon aromas. Nuance of limes on the palate combine to offer you a delicious,flavourful wine with a creamy taste and lingering aftertaste.
Awards
Gold Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits
Certificates
Alcohol
12.44%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes were night harvested at optimum ripeness. Crushed and de-stemmed.Skin contact of 6 hours, pressed and settled for 12 hours. Racked and inoculatedwith Alchemy 2 yeast. Three weeks’ alcoholic fermentation, temperature controlledat 14-16ºC.
Vineyard
Yield: 8-12 t/haTrellising: 4 wire PeroldAge of vines: 11 - 29 yearsIrrigation: Dry-land conditions
Soil Type
Red Hutton
Viticulture
Gentle slopes exposed to the micro-climate of the Atlantic Ocean results in the vineyards being influenced by the cool air-flows and morning mists so typical of a maritime climate. In summer a firm south-easter wind fans the vines ensuring temperate and sunny ripening conditions. Along with dryland farming on soils of decomposed granite with a high clay content, the vines offer intensely flavoured fruit, resulting in wines of elegance, character and structure.
Food Pairing
Enjoy with light creamy dishes and seafood.
