Rietvallei Natural Chardonnay Unwooded 2010

Name: Rietvallei Natural Chardonnay Unwooded 2010
Brand: Rietvallei
SKU: 26696

It is an elegant, fruity Chardonnay with fresh citrus and green apple flavours. The palate is full-bodied with a good balancing acidity and complemented with a lingering, yeasty aftertaste.

This Chardonnay would pair perfectly with fresh seafood, salads and poultry dishes.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Rietvallei Wine Estate

winemaker : Kobus Burger

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 13.68 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.48 ta : 5.8 g/l va : 0.44 g/l so2 : 109 mg/l fso2 : 43 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Chardonnay-du-Monde 2011 - Silver
SA Terroir Wine Awards 2010 - Top chardonnay in Robertson district

in the vineyard : The Chardonnay vineyards are planted on slopes facing southeast and are situated 152 meters above sea level. The vines are trellised and were established from 1983 to 1999.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked by hand at 23.5 °Balling (Brix).

in the cellar : In the cellar, the juice fermented in stainless steel tanks at an average of 15°C. After fermentation the wine was left on the lees for four months and during this time it was stirred weekly, this process also known as the Sir Lie method. Finally the wine was stabilized, filtered and bottled in June.

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