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Rhebokskloof Estate Chardonnay 2008

A medium-bodied wine with lots of citrus flavours and an underlying buttered toast character from delicate French oak.

The wine has enough freshness to accompany a wide range of light dishes, such as salads and pasta.
variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Rolanie Lotz
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 5.7 g/l  so2 : 156 mg/l  fso2 : 50 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2009 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver medal
in the vineyard : Origin: Rhebokskloof Estate Paarl
Soil type: Decomposed granite
Age: The vineyard was planted in 1990
Slope: West/Northwest facing slopes

about the harvest: 

Grapes were harvested in February 2008 at 24.5° B.
Average yield: 7 tons per hectare
in the cellar : Fermentation: 60% Fermentation in oak barrels; 40% Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
60% of the blend went through malolactic fermentation.
The wine was kept on lees and stirred regularly

Oaking: 228 litre Burgundy French oak barrels
80% new oak

Aging: 60% barrel aging for 12 months
40% tank aging for 12 months

Date bottled: February 2009
Packaging: 6 x 750 ml
Quantity: 500 cases (12 x 750ml)

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