Zandvliet Estate Chardonnay 2011

Colour: Pale straw-gold.
Nose: Full rich nose, succulent hints of orange blossom and granadilla, backed by slight whiff of toffee courtesy of the fantastic wood integration.
Palate: Lively palate, with lime and orange flavours. Pleasant creaminess flowing into a well-balanced and long after taste.

Appreciation: Enjoy this rich wine well chilled with fine dining. Food Pairing: A very versatile wine and can be enjoyed with a variety of foods - fish, pork, soufflés and cheese platters.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Johan van Wyk
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter: 4 Starts

ageing : Drink now to 2014

in the vineyard :  Origin
Wine of Origin: Robertson
Zandvliet Estate, established 1867 / 150ha
Owners: Paul de Wet; Dan de Wet

Terroir

Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)

about the harvest: Night harvested.
Yield: 8 - 10ton/ha

in the cellar : Oenology
Soaked on cold skins for up to 24 hours. Juice withdrawn and skins lightly pressed. Decanted into barrels directly after yeast inoculation. Batonage for duration of barrel fermentation. Malolactic in barrels.

The Team
Winemaker: Ettienne Malan (2010) & Johan van Wyk (2000-2010)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)

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