Avondale The Weir Chardonnay 2007

This is a wine that emphasizes the natural fruit flavours which were obtain from the grape, rather than on oak flavours. The wine has flavours of dried peach, citrus, hazelnut and lees aromas. These are very well expressed on the palate as well. The wine is well-structured with a beautiful balance.

THE NAME
The crystal clear waters of the Klein Drakenstein Mountain collect in the farm's natural weir feeding the roots of this chalky, firestone Chardonnay. Amidst the brittle beauty of the wild fynbos lie a secret waterfall and a wild indigenous valley where pioneering viticulturist, Johnathan Grieve restores soil to its original, vibrant, natural state.


variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Avondale Farm
winemaker : Bertus Albertyn
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.68 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 5.9 g/l  va : 0.51 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded organic
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink immediately or over the next five years.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Johnathan Grieve
Vineyards: 4 and 13 year old vines
Yield of 8 - 10 ton per hectare

about the harvest: 

The grapes were harvested by hand at 23 to 24° B and cooled overnight to 5°Celsius.

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