Welmoed Chardonnay 2005

Pale straw colour. Slightly oaked style which complements the lively tropical aromas on nose and well balanced palate.

Tuna Sashimi, Kingklip and other full flavoured seafood.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Welmoed Winery
winemaker : Stephan Smit
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.63 % vol  rs : 2.17 g/l  pH : 3.53  ta : 5.80 g/l  va : 0.55 g/l  so2 : 115.76 mg/l  fso2 : 29.45 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink now or in the next 3 years.

in the vineyard : These grapes originate from selected terroirs in so-called premium blocks. The vines are 7 years old, grafted on the rootstock 101-14 Mgt, has an average yield of 4 t/ha and all are trellised with drip-irrigation.

about the harvest: The grapes are picked at optimum ripeness in February to be able to 'carry' the wood.

in the cellar : 50% in French oak barrels for 6 months.

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