Waterford Estate Chardonnay 2012

Vibrant aromatics of citrus blossoms, lime cordial and hay with a touch of roasted almond from the oak.
The palate has subtle and delicate flavours following on from the aromatics, the sweet fruit floral flavors are supported by the natural acidity.


variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Waterford Estate
winemaker : Mark Le Roux
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.33 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.61  ta : 4.9 g/l  va : 0.46 g/l  so2 : 87 mg/l  fso2 : 26 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the cellar : Yeast:CY3079, D49, 50% Natural fermentation
Fermentation: Barrel fermented
Barrel Ageing:8 months in 228L French oak, 1/3 1st, 2nd & 3rd fills
Fining:Bentonite fining prior to bottling
Filtration:Bulk filtration post bentonite fining

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