Graham Beck Chardonnay/Viognier 2007

Lemony, zesty tones from the Chardonnay, while the Viognier provides the aromas of dried peaches and apricots on the nose. An explosion of tropical flavours on the palate with a great zippy freshness and a lingering finish.

Ideal as an aperitif or with Gravard Lax, Laksa’s or great with shellfish.

variety : Chardonnay [ 84% Chardonnay, 16% Viognier ]
winery : Graham Beck
winemaker : Pieter Ferreira
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 14.09 % vol  rs : 2.03 g/l  pH : 3.26  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Area of origin: Western Cape, South Africa
Vineyard: Selected Chardonnay vineyards in the Robertson area and the Viognier hails from Ladismith in the Klein Karoo.

about the harvest: Both varieties were selected and harvested by hand - The Chardonnay on the 7th of February 2007 and the Viognier on the 1st of March 2007.

in the cellar : The two varieties were fermented separately. A small percentage of Chardonnay and Viognier was fermented in staved stainless steel tanks to generate an added dimension of richness. The balance of the Chardonnay and Viognier was barrel fermented in 2nd fill French oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation took place. After fermentation the Chardonnay and Viognier were blended and protein- and cold stabilized.

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