GlenWood Chardonnay Vignerons Selection 2010

Name: GlenWood Chardonnay Vignerons Selection 2010
Brand: GlenWood
SKU: 27039

Outstanding oak and fruit integration is once again shown in this wine. A full, rich, creamy mouth feel of almonds and vanilla with a lingering aftertaste of smoky peach and citrus.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 1.3 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 4.7 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Mineral wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Vine age: 22 years
Density: 4000 vines per hectare
Yield: 5-6 tons per hectare

A low canopy allowed optimal sunlight penetration.
Minimal irrigation was used. The fruit ripened slowly allowing the development of small bunches with highly concentrated flavours.

about the harvest:
Grapes were picked at 24.2 degrees Balling and whole-bunch pressed to 1.2 bars of pressure. The juice was left to settle for two days and racked to barrel.
Using only wild yeast, fermentation occured over a two month period.
The wine spent 13 months on the lees. New, small French oak barrels were used.

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