Africa Five Chardonnay 2011

Inviting citrus and lime notes - Robertson origin delivers the minerality as expected.

Lively acid and fresh aromas makes this a perfect companion to salads and fish dishes.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.36  ta : 6.6 g/l  va : 0.54 g/l  so2 : 112 mg/l  fso2 : 21 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Soil: Alluvial, Scali, Hutton, Clovelly and Kroonstad
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, receiving early morning sun.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: February
Type of harvest: Cool, early morning harvest by hand.

in the cellar : Method: 24 hours skin contact, free run juice only.
Fermentation Temperature: 12° C
Length: 60 days lees contact, natural settling with minimal filtrations
Malolactic: None

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