Brampton Unoaked Chardonnay 2004

This Unoaked Chardonnay is a pleasurable drink, since the delicate fruit of this variety is preserved and emphasised. Typical aromas are poached pears, white peach, winter melon and ginger spice. These are complimented by a well constructed palate that is rich and full flavoured.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Brampton Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.48 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 3 Years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Situation: Stellenbosch, Paardeberg
Altitude: 180-450 m
Distance from sea: 7-30 km
Soil type: Hutton & Shale
Rootstock: R99
Age of vines: 19 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned & Perold
Pruning: Spur & Cane Pruned
Irrigation: Drip irrigation & overhead sprayers

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in February 2004
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 6 g/l
pH: 3.06
Sugar: 23.6-24.5 Â°Balling
Yield: 45 hl/ha

in the cellar : Whole bunches were pressed to settling tanks. Controlled fermentation (13-15.5 Â°C) took place in stainless steel tanks. Previous yearâ€™s Rustenberg Chardonnay lees used for fining and maturation. Regular stirring for 3 months, while on lees.
Bottled: June 2004
Production: 6 030 cases x 6 x 750 ml

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