Waterhof Chardonnay Reserve 2008

Elegant, soft citrus and lime flavours. Wood component fully integrated, yet not overpowering. 12 months lees contact, lingering with perfect mid-palate.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.21 ta : 6.7 g/l va : 0.49 g/l so2 : 94 mg/l fso2 : 38 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Soft wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

3½ Stars - John Platter
Silver Trophy - Old Mutual trophy Show

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, receiving early morning sun.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: February
Type of harvest: Cool, early morning harvest by hand.

in the cellar : Method: 6 - 24 hours skin contact, free run juice only.
Fermentation Temperature: 12° C & natural fermentation
Length: 270 Days; extended lees contact; predominantly wooded in 225 liter french barrels for 9 month period. Sur lie styled wine. Batonage on regular basis through out aging process.
Malolactic: None

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