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RW Vineyard Selection Kings River Chardonnay 2013

Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish.

Serving Temp: 10° - 12° C. Allergens: Contains Sulphites, Milk
variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Jacques Roux and Olivia Poonah
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14.59 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.37  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Off Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 

5 to 8 years
in the vineyard : 

Carefully judged vineyard selection has provided a solid fruit foundation for this Chardonnay. Fruit was sourced from a premium block on the Kings River farm that is owned by the Colyn family since 1880, one of Robertson Winery’s 35 member families. The well-weathered deep Karoo soil on this farm with its generous lime content, adds an underlying richness and complexity to this unique wine.

Farm: Kings River
Soil type: Well weathered deep Karoo soils with generous lime content.
Trellising: Four-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated drip irrigation, resulting in small, concentrated berries
Row direction: North-west to south-east
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp
about the harvest: 

Harvest Date: Last week of February 2013
Harvest Method: Hand harvested in small baskets at 24,9° Balling/Brix (24,09 Baumé)
Yield: 6 t/ha
in the cellar : 

Fermentation: 100% Barrel fermented; 50% Natural fermentation
Barrel Maturation: 12 Months in new and second fill 225 and 300 litre French barrels
Bottling Date: March 2014
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