Springfield Estate Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2004

This unwooded Chardonnay, fermented with native yeast present in the vineyard, abounds with flavours of pineapple and pear drops. Deliciously complex in style!


variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Abrie Bruwer
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.65 g/l  pH : 3.36  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vineyard
Chardonnay 24-year-old vines, clone CY5 on 101/14

Terroir
Slope: very gentle, southerly
Soil: rocky and calcarious, pH8
Climate: moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: cool south easterly (summer)

about the harvest: Harvested at night, 12 February 2004.

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