Heron's Nest Chardonnay 2010

Medium bodied with fresh fruity flavours - lime, grapefruit and citrus well integrated with French oak vanilla flavours on the nose. Light yellow with a hint of green.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Clos Malverne Estate

winemaker : Charl Coetzee

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis :

type : Red style : Off Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : To be enjoyed now and within the next year.

in the vineyard : Origin
From selected vineyards in the prime red wine growing area of the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch.

Climate
Mediterranean - summers are warm and dry, whilst sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons. The winters are wet and cold with a high average rainfall.

about the harvest: The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness.

in the cellar : The grapes are then destalked, crushed and pressed. Thereafter the wine is inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation and maturation takes place in French oak barrels on the fine lees for a total of 3 months. After fermentation the wine is filtered and bottled.

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