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 ]

winery : Thelema Mountain Vineyards

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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