Graham Beck Chardonnay / Viognier 2010

A full rich nose of peaches and apricots supported by fresh limes and floral notes. A creamy entry which explodes with tropical fruit leads to a long crisp elegant finish.

Ideal as an aperitif or with Gravard Lax, great with shellfish or enjoy Al fresco.

variety : Chardonnay [ 84% Chardonnay, 14% Viognier ]
winery : Graham Beck
winemaker : Irene Waller
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.41 % vol  rs : 2.51 g/l  pH : 3.11  ta : 6.45 g/l  
type : White  style : Very Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Area of origin: Western Cape, South Africa
Vineyard: Chosen Chardonnay and Viognier vineyards in the Robertson area and a Viognier vineyard from Ladismith in the Klein Karoo.

about the harvest: Both varieties were chosen and harvested by hand in the first 2 weeks of February 2010.

in the cellar : The two varieties were fermented separately. A small percentage of Chardonnay and Viognier was fermented in staved stainless steel tanks to generate an added dimension of richness. No malolactic fermentation took place. After fermentation the Chardonnay and Viognier were blended and protein- and cold stabilized.

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