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Hazendal White Nights MCC 2000

The wine is fruity and medium-bodied with an attractive creamy texture. There’s a distinct yeastiness, not unlike freshly-baked bread, and delicate apple flavours on the finish.

Enjoy with oysters and caviar or as an aperitif.
variety : Chardonnay [ 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir ]
winery : Hazendal
winemaker : Ronel Wiid
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12 % vol  rs : 6.0 g/l  pH : 3.1  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
The 1998 maiden vintage was released in 2000 to celebrate the Millennium and Hazendal's Tercentenary. White Nights evokes the rare and magical phenomenon of the Northern lights-breathtaking luminous bands of mystical silvery light that bathe the ancient Russian city of St Petersburg.

ageing : Ready for drinking now but will keep well for another 6 years.
in the vineyard : Vines planted in sandy and gravel soil on north-easterly slopes, caressed by the cool breeze of the Atlantic Coast. No irrigation. Pruning takes place during winter months of June and July. Maintain very modern techniques and have a rigorous environmental friendly system called PWC to which we must comply, therefore we are not allowed to use chemicals that don’t comply to EU regulations as far as safety period before picking, types of chemicals, dosages and time of year application.
about the harvest: The grapes were picked at between 18,5º and 19º Balling and received a gentle whole-bunch pressing.
in the cellar : The wine is a blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot noir, from young (6 year old) vineyards on Hazendal Estate. The grapes were picked at between 18,5º and 19º Balling and received a gentle whole-bunch pressing. The must was fermented dry and the wine bottled in November 2000. It spent 2 years on the lees before the first batch was degorged.
Bottling date: 14 September 2000
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