Drostdy Hof Chardonnay 2008 (Local)

Colour: Light straw colour with green tinges
Bouquet: Citrus and lime with apricot and tropical fruit, supported by a toasty finish
Taste: Rich and smooth with well integrated fruit and a hint of wood spices

The winemaker says it is a very versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with fish, white meats and salads.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Pieter Badenhorst
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.49 % vol  rs : 4.15 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : (Viticulturist: Bennie Liebenberg)
The grapes were sourced from well-established, premier vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Malmesbury and Robertson areas. These trellised vines were planted between 100-250m above sea level, and in the case of Stellenbosch, face south to south-west to take advantage of maritime winds. The vineyards are not irrigated, allowing controlled water stress to limit the yield and intensify the flavour.

about the harvest: 

The winemaking (winemaker: Pieter Badenhorst)
The grapes were all harvested by hand from mid-February to early March at between 22,5º and 24º Balling.

in the cellar : 

They received no skin contact. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, on oak chips for six months and stirred every 2 weeks.

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