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Taillard Family Wines Lobola Belle Blanc 2014

Bright gold with a hue suggesting the oak use, citrus and butterscotch nose - citrus follows on palate and some quince. The balance is impeccable with grapefruit, vanilla and baked apple flavours with an intense finish.

Suitably versatile, this wine will pair well with a range of seafood dishes, chicken, pasta or vegetarian fare.

variety : Chardonnay [ 92% Chardonnay, 8% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Taillard Family Wines

winemaker : Teddy Hall

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.52

type : White body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Still young, this wine will continue to improve for a few years. However it will drink well at between 2015 and 2018.

This wine is dedicated to all South Africans who believes it our diversity that makes us unique but that it is our unity that is worth celebrating.

in the vineyard : Diverse vineyards selected for this blend.

about the harvest: Once the sugar levels or ripeness had reached 24.5° Balling the grapes were hand-picked.

in the cellar : After gentle pressing the juice was settled overnight in stainless steel tank. The juice were racked and 3 days later 100% natural fermentation started. The Chardonnay and Chenin blanc spent some time in barrels and the wine were only blended after that.

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Taillard Family Wines Lobola Belle Blanc 2014

Chardonnay

Teddy Hall