Backsberg Babylons Toren Chardonnay 2003

This Babylons Toren selection Chardonnay came from low yielding vineyards producing grapes with exceptional flavours of apricot and pear. Barrel fermentation in small French oak barriques has provided the structure and nuances of almond and vanilla. Malolactic fermentation and ten months ageing on the yeast lees, has added a creamy texture and a long finish. Oaked: 10 mnths.

A wine of these proportions demands rich, cream based pasta or seafood dishes, or with a liver based paté.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.38 % vol  rs : 4.0 g/l  pH : 3.54  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2008 Chardonnay du Monde - Silver
Veritas 2007 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2007 - Trophy Award - Best White Wine and Best Chardonnay (96/100)
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (72/100)

ageing : Can enjoy now or within next 5 years.

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