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Brick Road Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2006

The nose and palate show hints of tropical fruit and a generous touch of spice. Luscious peach and guava flavours add to the fruitiness of this elegant wine.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Middelvlei Wines
winemaker : Tinnie Momberg
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.8  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : White  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : At Middelvlei, 21 ha are devoted to Chardonnay and grapes from only five ha were used to make the 2005 Chardonnay. The vines, grafted onto Richter 99 rootstock, were planted in 1994. The vineyards face west and are situated at an altitude of 160 m above sea level.

The conditions for the healthy growth and ripening of the grapes during the growing season (September – December) were ideal. The rainfall during the winter before the vintage, as well as the growing season, was average. The annual rainfall was 660mm for the 2005/2006 season compared to the long-term annual rainfall of 700mm.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 16 February 2006 at an average sugar level of 23° Balling. They were handpicked and placed in small baskets to prevent bruising.
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