Bonnievale Cellar Chardonnay 2003

A conbination of wood and dry fruit flavours give this wine mucch to enjoy.


variety : Chardonnay [ Chardonnay ]
winery : Bonnievale Wines
winemaker : Gerhard Swart
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.40  ta : 5.0 g/l  va : <0.4 g/l  so2 : <125 mg/l  fso2 : 40-45 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Gold at MichelAngelo International wine Awards July 2003
SAA choice for September 2004
in the vineyard : Supplier Bonnievale Cellar
Appelation : Robertson
Age of vines : 7 - 10 years
Rootstock : Richter 99/110
Trellis system : 3 - 4 wire
Irrigation : yes
Vine density : 2.4 X 1.2
Climate : Semi Karoo ±250mm rain annualy

about the harvest: Harvesting date : February
Type : Hand
Yield : 10 - 15 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crsuhing/ Destemming : Crusched/ Destalked
Tanks : Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol : Tank ±14°C 21 days
Malolatic Fermentation: No
Lees contact / bottonage : 30 days
Barrel ageing : No
Other method of oak maturation (chips ect) : 50% staves
Fining : Bentonite
Filtration : Bulk
Stabilisation : Cold

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