Kumkani Chardonnay Viognier 2005

2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Bronze Medal (72/100)
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2007 - Gold
John Platter 2007 - 4.5 Stars
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Silver

Chardonnay/Viognier has bright aromas of lemon, peach, honey suckle and vanilla with a rich flavour and a long satisfying finish.

To be enjoyed on its own or with seafood or chicken; especially suited to balanced bright modern cooking.

variety : Chardonnay [ Chardonnay, Viognier ]
winery : Kumkani Wines
winemaker : Our Winemaking team
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 7.15 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 6.28 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Bronze Medal (72/100)
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2007 - Gold
John Platter 2007 - 4.5 Stars
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Silver (81/100)

ageing : This wine is drinking well now.

in the vineyard : Vineyard/Yield: 8 – 10 t/ha
Type of climate: Mediterranean

about the harvest: Chardonnay and Viognier were harvested separately in mid February 2005.

in the cellar : 35% Of both components underwent malolactic fermentation in 300 L French oak barrels and aged in barrel for 8 months on the fermentation lees. The balance fermented in stainless steel and matured on fine lees until the blend was finally made up mid-September 2005.

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