Ashton Kelder Unwooded Chardonnay 2008

2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Trophy: Chardonnay (93/100)
A medium-bodied wine with stunning orange peel and sweet soft fruit characters. The palate with butter and creamy tones complements the bouquet, and enriches the typical Chardonnay characters to make this a stunningly good wine.

A good complement to sushi, fish, pasta or chicken dishes, with textures and flavours that will offset the subtlety and austerity of flavour, characteristic of Chardonnay.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Trophy: Chardonnay (93/100)
in the vineyard : Area planted: 200 ha
Age of vines: Varies
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: Perold & 5 Wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: February
Type: Hand
Yield: 8 - 12 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Yes
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol: 14 Days at 13° C
Malolatic: Yes
Lees contact/battonage: Yes
Barrel ageing: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: D.E. Filter
Stabilisation: Protein & cold

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