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Stormhoek Chardonnay / Viognier 2010

Vibrant tropical flavours of guava and pineapple balanced by taut acidity and well integrated oak aromas.

variety : Chardonnay [ 80% Chardonnay, 20% Viognier ]
winery : Origin Wine
winemaker : Alain Cajeux
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.3 % vol  rs : 3.09 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 5.47 g/l  va : 0.43 g/l  so2 : 95 mg/l  fso2 : 45 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Area planted: 42 ha
Age of vines: 8 - 10 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Clone: CY8D/VR1A
Trellis system: 3 Wire
Irrigation: Yes
Vine density: 2500 vines/ha
Soil: Hutton & Clay
Climate: Coastal
about the harvest: Date: End of Feb
Type: Handpicked
Yield: 8 - 12 ton/ha
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Gentle Destalking
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): Maintained fermentation temperature at 14 - 16°C
Yeast Strain: CKS 102
Malolactic (y/n): Yes partially
Lees contact / battonage: On fine lees and weekly batonnage for 4 month.
Barrel ageing  (oak type, % of blend, duration): 10% of the blend was fermented in new French Oak Barrels
Or other method of oak maturation (chips etc.): No
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Kieselguhr
Stabilisation: Cold at -4ºC

Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? NO
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