Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay 2017

Name: Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay 2017
Brand: Oldenburg Vineyards
SKU: 43871

The wine has a youthful, yellow-green colour. Aromas of lemon rind and grapefruit prevail on the nose, with wood maturation manifesting as a subtle
caramel flavour. Rich concentration of flavours on the palate, with juiciness, crisp acidity and an enduring finish.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Oldenburg Vineyards

winemaker : Philip Costandius

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.84 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.27 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2013 Robert Paker's Wine Advocate - 92 Points
2013 Internationa Wine and Spirit Competition - Silver
2013 IWC - Bronze

At Oldenburg Vineyards, we believe that great wines can only come from the best qualit grapes. Our intervention in the vineyards is minimal, to reflect the full potential of our mountain terroir. The Oldenburg Vineyards Series is a true expression of terroir through our range of single cultivar wines. The confluence of the 8 Natural Elements that determine our unique terroir is explored through these wines and their real sense of place. The 8 elements are depicted on the intricate Oldenburg Vineyards Series label design. Wines made in an uncompromising manner, intending to showcase the finest characteristics of each cultivar.

in the vineyard : Cultivar clone: CY277 Rootstock
US8-7 Planted: 2006 Row direction: NW / SE Plant density: 2.5m x 1.25m Soil type
Cartref and Oakleaf Trellis system: VSP Pruning: Two bud spurs Irrigation : Drip Picking date: 10-02-2016
Grape sugar: 23.40 B Acidity: 6.5 g/l pH at harvest: 3.37

about the harvest: Picking date: 18 February 2014
Grape sugar: 22,5° Balling
Acidity: 6.5 g/l pH at harvest: 3.37

in the cellar : Bunch and berry sorting: By hand Fermentation
30%Barrel fermented Wood maturation: 9 months in 300L French oak barrels, 50% new

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