Cloverfield Chardonnay 2002

The wine has a pale green / yellow colour that reveals its classic vinification method. The distinctive tropical fruit flavour, with a hint of lemon and citrus, is enhanced by delicaate maturation in French oak. The wine has the elegance and finess for which Robertson Chardonnays are famous. The fresh tropical lemony fruit flavours are complemented by wood fermentation. The bouquet is accentuated by the long and full aftertaste.

Full flavoured white meats are the perfect complement to this Chardonnay.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Cloverfield
winemaker : Cobus Marais
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 14.7 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 2.9  ta : 7.3 g/l  va : 0.62 g/l  
type : White   wooded

AWARDS
Michelangelo 2004 - Gold
Michelangelo 2003 - Gold
Wine Magazine - 3 star Rating
Veritas 2003 - Bronze
John Platter 2004 - 4 stars
Swiss International Air Line Awards - Bronze
British Airways Club Class
in the vineyard : Our valley has become famous for Chardonnay. The varietal tends to ripen early in this area, which means that we are able to pick the grapes before the hot weather arrives in February.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 24º Balling on the 4th February 2002.

in the cellar : Barrel Ageing: Fermentation in French oak staves at 21°C
Bottling date: 1 July 2003

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