Hutton Ridge Chardonnay 2002

A brilliant green/gold colour in the glass. An exceptionally dry, fruity style Chardonnay, with rich lingering citrus finishes. 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  
type : White  

ageing : Drink now or within 2 years of vintage.

in the vineyard : Supplementary irrigation, 2 vineyards were used.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in 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 selected yeast. 38% of the blend was fermented with French oak and left on the lees until blended and stabilised prior to bottling.

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