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R648.00 per 6 bottle case
Classic Chardonnay 2022
Classic Chardonnay 2022
AWARDS & RATINGS
2022 VINTAGE:
2023 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold
2023 Veritas Wine Awards: Gold
2021 VINTAGE:
2022 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold
2022 Gilbert Galliard International Wine Challenge: 88/100 Rating
2018 VINTAGE:
2018 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze
2017 VINTAGE:
2017 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
2014 VINTAGE:
2015 Gold Wine Awards: Gold
DESCRIPTION
VITICULTURE
The Chardonnay vines were planted in 2013 on a west-facing slope in calcareous soil.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are harvested by machine at optimum ripeness of 23 – 24° Balling during the coldest time of the day, namely from 02:00 – 10:00 in the morning. In the cellar, only the free-run juice is used and allowed to cold-settle for two days. The clean juice is then racked and 50% is taken to stainless steel fermentation tanks where it is allowed to naturally ferment (wild yeast) and the fermentation temperature is controlled at 16 – 17° Celsius. The other 50% of the juice is fermented (also wild yeast) in second-fill French oak barrels. After fermentation, both components are left on the lees for at least six months, stirred weekly before final blending and bottling.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
This is a lightly oaked, but fruity Chardonnay. The nose shows ripe citrus with a touch of toasted oak. The palate is rich and creamy with a good balance between fruit, oak, and acidity – finishing with a lingering aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING & SERVING SUGGESTION
Pair with grilled fish or chicken or any other seafood or poultry dishes. Serve chilled (7 – 10°C).
WINE ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l
Alcohol: 13.46 %
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
PH: 3.45
VA: 0.54 g/l
Total Extract: 28.2 g/l
Total SO2: 117 mg/l
Free SO2: 29 mg/l
PACKAGING DETAILS
Bottle volume: 750ml
Case size: 6 x 750ml
Pallet size: 90 x 6 x 750ml
Case weight: 7.67 kg
Closure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)
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