Ernst Gouws & Co Chardonnay 2012

The Ernst Gouws & Co Chardonnay is intense and forthcoming with aromas of fresh almonds, peach and lemon. There is also a subtle hint of vanilla and spice on the nose.  On the palate the wine shows excellent balance between complexity and elegance. Typical flavours like almonds, lemon and grapefruit with a leesy creaminess and touch of minerality on the palate. Good structure and mouthfeel with nice minerality, elegant, long nutty toasty finish. 

Will go well with dishes such as crayfish, Cob, pickled fish and pasta.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Ernst Gouws & Co
winemaker : Ernst Gouws
wine of origin : Wellington, South Africa
analysis : alc : 13.76 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 4.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 5 years

in the vineyard : Easterly slope. Moderate summers with low night temperatures due to cool South-Western wind. Cold winters.

about the harvest: Hand-harvested early morning in small baskets slightly pre optimum fruit ripeness.

in the cellar : Barrel fermented in small French oak barrels. Maturation in oak for 5 months.

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