Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2007

Colour: Subtle straw yellow with green hues.
Aroma: Green apples and gun smoke with hints of sourdough.
Flavour: Layers of apricot and peach, with some grapefruit and boiled sweets.
Finish: Rich, full mouth feel with well-balanced acidity that lingers on the palate for some time.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Glen Carlou Vineyards

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.24 ta : 6.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2009 - 2011

Full bodied and rich, this wine will benefit greatly with ageing.

in the vineyard : The 20th vintage of Chardonnay at Glen Carlou, 2007 was warmer than usual. This is our third vintage of Quartz Stone and the vineyard has now been registered as a single vineyard.

about the harvest: Harvested in February 2007.

in the cellar : Fermentation: 4 weeks natural yeast fermentation in barrel
Barrel ageing: 100% New French Oak for 11 months
Bottling date: January 2008

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