GlenWood Grand Duc Chardonnay 2012

Outstanding oak and fruit integration is once again shown in this wine. A full, rich, creamy mouth feel of almonds and vanilla with a lingering aftertaste of smoky peach and citrus.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 14.00 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 4.8 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Drink now or within 5 - 7 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Vine age: 25 years
Density: 4,000 vines per hectare
A low canopy allowed optimal sunlight penetration. Minimal irrigation was used. The fruit ripened slowly allowing the development of small bunches with highly concentrated flavours.

about the harvest: Grapes were picked at 24.5° B
Yield: 6.4 tons per hectare

in the cellar :

The juice was left to settle for two days and racked to barrel. Using only wild yeast, fermentation occurred over a one month period. The wine spent 24 months on the lees in 100% new, 225l French oak barrels.

Production: 1 392 bottles.

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