Windmeul Chardonnay 2012

A fresh citric Chardonnay with fresh fruit flavours such as peach, pear and litchi The underlying butter and nuttiness on the palate are rounded with a velvety aftertaste

This chardonnay can be enjoyed with rich and creamy dishes such as pastas and Risotto The buttery mouth feel is well paired with Prawns and even spicy curries

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Windmeul Cellar

winemaker : Liani Theunissen

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l ta : 5.3 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now and within 2 years.

in the vineyard : Age of vine: 14 years
Soil: Shale
Trellising: Bush Vine
Irrigation: No irrigation

about the harvest: Tons per hectare: 6-7
Harvest date: February 2013
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning, hand harvested at 22.3ºB

in the cellar : Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 11ºC Lightly wooded - 10% in a combination of French and American Oak

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