Clos Malverne Chardonnay 2009

This lightly oaked Chardonnay was in wood for only 3 months. The subtle hint of combined French and American oak allows the citrus flavours to stand out with hints of vanilla.


variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Charl Coetzee
wine of origin : Devon Valley, Stellenbosc
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.3 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.8 g/l  va : 0.59 g/l  so2 : 144 mg/l  fso2 : 40 mg/l  
type : White  style : Off Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ready to be enjoyed now or in a year's time.

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.

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