Atkinson Ridge Chardonnay 2003

The wine has a medium straw colour with hints of golden hues. The aroma reminds of pear, apple and an oak-derived marzipan sweetness. During the first 4 months of maturation this wines extraordinary qualities emerged which imparted in a silky mouthfeel and elegant nose.

The wine can be enjoyed with Sushi, Fish Curries, Seafood Pastas, Salads, Lobster or Crayfish, Chicken or Seafood with Creamy Sauces.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Danelle van Rensburg
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.26 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.23  ta : 7.0 g/l  fso2 : 27 mg/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Chardonnay-du-Mondé 2005 - Silver
Winemaker's Choice Awards 2005 - Highly Regarded
in the vineyard : Soil type: Glenrosa and Fernwood (Deep, fine sand)

about the harvest: Hand picked between 12 February and 7 March 2003 at 22,5 - 24° Balling from 8 and 11 year old vines.
Yield: 6,2 tons/ha
Fruit was stringently sorted on a sorting table prior to crushing.

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