Vriesenhof Chardonnay 2021

Name: Vriesenhof Chardonnay 2021
Brand: Vriesenhof Vineyards
SKU: 50025

Bright, youthful in appearance with fresh green hues. Citrus rind, ripe yellow peach and vanilla pod aromas are expressed on the nose, whilst the palate exhibits lively acidity, tension and a fine chalky texture that lingers well into the finish.

Enjoy with Salmon, creamy dishes or pasta

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Vriesenhof Vineyards

winemaker : Adam Mason

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.26 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.36 ta : 5.82 g/l va : .33 g/l so2 : 149 mg/l fso2 : 37 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2023 Prescient Chardonnay Report - 95 Points

ageing : Can age 5-7 years.

Situated on the foothills of Stellenbosch Mountain, Vriesenhof is recognized as one of the great terroirs of South Africa. Ancient river terraces and commanding mountain vistas provide the backdrop to our vines and beautiful hillside cellar. Vriesenhof Chardonnay is made using our unique clonal selections, refined over many years, and reflects a classical approach in age-old winemaking traditions.

in the cellar : The grapes are pressed whole bunch without destemming. The juice is allowed to settle overnight before inoculation. When fermentation is active, after about two days, the wine is racked to barrels to complete alcoholic fermentation. Full malolactic fermentation in oak. Aged in French oak, 10% new and rest in 2nd /3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels for 13 months.

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