Bellingham Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier 2008

A richly expressive wine with pronounced tropical pineapple and tangerine, fragrant peach and lemon cream appeal.

Best enjoyed slightly chilled with roast chicken, creamy risotto, grilled calamari and soft white cheese.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 99% Chardonnay, 1% Viognier ]

winery : Bellingham Wines

winemaker : Niel Groenewald & Mario Damon

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 5.8 g/l pH : 3.62 ta : 5.88 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Grapes come from vineyards with open canopies for maximum sunlight penetration and vary from cool meso-climates to slightly warmer for optimal performance of the various clones selected.

about the harvest: Harvested at optimum ripeness to obtain full flavours and desired alcohol levels. The Chardonnay is hand picked for elegant varietal expressions. Yields average between 6 and 10 tons/ha.

in the cellar : Open canopies allow for fantastic ripeness that is captured in the cellar. 30% of this wine is fermented in barrel and matured in Frend Oak for a period of 9 months (50% new French Oak and 50% second fill). Further intrigue and excitement is added by blending in a mere dash of Viognier (1%).

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