De Krans Chardonnay 2012

A ripe, full-flavoured unwooded wine with complex citrus and butterscotch flavours.

Serve chilled, 10 - 12ÂșC. Superb with poultry, fish, cold meats and pasta.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : De Krans Wines
winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel
wine of origin : Calitzdorp
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
John Platter Wine Guide 2012: 3 stars
John Platter Wine Guide 2011: 3 stars
John Platter Wine Guide 2010: 3 stars
Gold Medal SA Young Wine Show 2008
Champion Dry White Wine at Klein Karoo - Young Wine Show 2008
Champion Chardonnay at Klein Karoo - Young Wine Show 2008

ageing : Will gain complexity and improve over the next 2 - 3 years.

in the vineyard : 6 tons per hectare from 17 year old vines.

in the cellar : Wine made reductively. Left on lees for 4 months, stirred regularly. 100% unwooded.

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