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Spier Signature MCC Chardonnay 2008

Appearance A vibrant straw colour, Flavors Classic aromas of green apple, lime and citrus abound with a subtle minerality; these following through to a lively dry palate with a lingering fresh, crisp aftertaste.

Serve with a gourmet breakfast or on its own as a celebratory apperitif.A limited release label is available for purchase at the Spier Wine Shop
variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Spier Wine Farm
winemaker : Jacques Erasmus
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.3 % vol  rs : 4 g/l  pH : 3.1  ta : 7.9 g/l  va : 0.25 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Enjoy now, or within 4 years from harvest.

in the vineyard : Vineyard
Trellised vines of approximately 8 years in age yielded the grapes for this wine, at an average of 8 tons per hectare. Supplementary drip irrigation was employed.

Terroir
Region: Stellenbosch
Average Temperature: winter 9/18°C; summer 14/27°C
Annual Rainfall: 680 mm
Proximity to Ocean: 15 km
Soils: Escourt and Glen Rosa
about the harvest: Grapes from two prime vineyard blocks were hand-harvested at 19° to 20° B.
in the cellar : After hand sorting the grapes were whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 14°C. Secondary fermentation took place in the bottle. The wine spent 12 months on the lees before it was disgorged.
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