Thelema Sutherland Reserve Chardonnay 2016

his Chardonnay articulates the sense of place through the chalky minerality and subtle brioche notes. An intriguing grapefruit essence softens the oak elements, which leaves a lingering, refined acidity.

Forest mushroom risotto topped with truffle oil and parmesan.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : -
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.17% % vol  rs : 1.90 g/l  pH : 3.21  ta : 6.15 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Enjoy now through to 2022.

in the vineyard : Root stock: Richter 110
Soil type: Tukulu
Age of vines: Planted 2004
Plant density: 7 wire Perold system, with movable foliage wires.
Yield: 10 t/ha
Irrigation: Moderate summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for Grapes.

about the harvest: Picking date: 11 February 2016
Grape sugar: 22.5 °B
Acidity: 6.67 g/l
pH at harvest: 3.36

in the cellar : 

Yeasts: D522 (Lalvin M)
Fermentation temp: 17 °C

Barrel selection: 12 barrels were identified as exceptional. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 228 L French oak barrels. The wine spends 10 months on its gross fermentation lees, with the lees being stirred on a regular basis.

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