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KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2012

This Chardonnay is modern, clean and stylish. Aromas of citrus, white peach and nectarine compliment the fruit concentration and flavour on the palate. The wine shows creamy undertones and subtle oak nuances, which is testimony of the well-integrated use of oak. The palate is fine, restrained with a crisp and zes ty finish.

Enjoy this wine on its own, with fresh seafood dishes, creamy p astas or a variety ofchicken dishes.
variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : The Winemaking Team
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.08 g/l  pH : 3.17  ta : 6.93 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Bronze - Veritas Wine Awards 2012
Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011: Chardonnay 2010
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards 2011: Chardonnay 2010
Gold - Michelangelo International Wine awards 2009: Chardonnay 2008
Double Gold - Michelangelo International Wine awards 2009: Chardonnay 2007
Gold - Veritas 2008: Chardonnay 2007

ageing : Enjoy now or cellar for up to four years.
in the vineyard : The winter preceding the 2012 vintage was characterized by far lower than average rainfall. This trend continued into the summer, resulting in vi neyards showing signs of
lower soil moisture by way of the reduced berry size and bunch weight. A cooler ripening season with even temperatures led to steady and measured ripening of the grapes. Overall,
the smaller berry size and lower yields promise great concentra tion, good quality and intense colour in the 2012 vintage wines.

31% Elgin, 23.5% Paarl, 22% Riebeeck Valley, 18.5% Stellenbosch, 5% Walker Bay
about the harvest: Yield: 4 - 7 t/ha
in the cellar : The juice was fermented with a combination of indigenous and co mmercial yeast strains. Only partial (10%) malolactic fermentation was allowed to prese rve maximum varietal
and fruit expression. The wine was left on extended lees contac t for 80 days after fermentation, and stirred regularly during this period. Thereaf ter the wine was racked and placed back into barrel for further maturation over six mon ths. A 7% portion of tank-fermented Chardonnay was added to the blend to enhance fre shness, minerality and the overall complexity of the wine.

This wine was matured in 50% new, 25% second-fill and 25% third -fill French Oak barrels for nine months.
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