Riebeek Chardonnay Reserve 2001

1st Swartland Young Wine Show 2002 - Champion Dry White and Grand Champion Wine
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze

Chardonnay-du-Monde Competition 2002 - Gold Medal
Rich golden hue, with strong tropical aromas, enhanced by subtle woody undertones. As with all wines of premium quality, this wine may produce a sediment. Serve slightly chilled with rich food or on its own.


variety : Chardonnay [ Chardonnay ]
winery : Riebeek Cellars
winemaker : Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.48 % vol  rs : 1.90 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.5 g/l  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
1st Swartland Young Wine Show 2002 - Champion Dry White and Grand Champion Wine
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
Chardonnay-du-Monde Competition 2002 - Gold Medal

ageing : Drink now or within 2 years of vintage.

in the vineyard : Supplementary irrigation, one vineyard was used.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested early February at 24° Balling.
Production: 10 – 12 ton per hectare.

in the cellar : Free run juice and a portion press juice was used, after settling acid adjustment and inoculated with a selected yeast. 100% of the blend was fermented with French oak and left on the lees until fined prior to bottling.

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