variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Francois Joubert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol rs : 8.2 g/l pH : 3.48 ta : 5.9 g/l
type : Cap_Classique taste : Fragrant
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the cellar : This MCCis made in the traditional way with second fermentation in the bottle.
The juice is 100% from Chardonnay grapes, carefully selected and harvested early in the
season at 19.5 Balling.
The grapeswere gently pressed on the stems and only the nest free run juice was used
for the wine.
Yeast and sugar was added for the second fermentation in the bottle, which took six
weeks (and produced the lively zz).
The wine was matured in contact with the lees for 12 months, enough time to add
complexity and texture while retaining a crisp lightness.
The grapes are cooled overnight to 5° C, and whole bunches are hand-placed layer by layer into stainlesssteel tanks. Asmall amount of grape breakage occurs at the bottom layers, precipitating fermentation with the addition of yeast. The tank lls with CO2 and carbonic maceration - or anaerobic fermentation - takes place within each individual berry.
Fermentation is deemed complete if sampled berries pop when placed under very light
pressure. The grapes are lightly pressed in whole bunches, and the juice fermentsin tank
untilstopped to leave a slight edge of sweetness.
An abundance of CO2 is captured in the juice, contributing to freshness. Thus, when
consumed cold the wine showslittle evidence of grape tannins, and plenty of fresh, zesty
fruit.