variety : Chardonnay [ 50% Chardonnay, 29% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Semillon, 5% Colombard, 5% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : JC Bekker
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.42 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.24 ta : 6.5 g/l
type : White
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the cellar : Viticultural Details
This is a blend of Chardonnay 50%, Sauvignon Blanc 29%, Semillon 13 %, Chenin Blanc 5 % and Colombar 5%, which represents a cross-section of vineyards typifying Boschendals terroir.
Vineyard Management
Vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs and shoots were removed, leaving only two to three per hand-spaced spur. After veraison, small bunches and under-developed shoots were removed for better flavour concentration in the berries.
Harvest
Almost 60% was hand-picked during the day, with the rest of the grapes machine-harvested at night.
Vinification
The grapes were crushed and cold-settled for two days, with juice extraction averaging 620 litres per ton. The juice was then inoculated with locally manufactured yeast Vin 13. Fermentation took place at 14°-16°C. Following fermentation the cultivars were blended, using the varietal character of each to enhance the harmony of the blend.