Riebeek Chardonnay 2003

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

Slightly chilled with rich food or on its own.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Riebeek Cellars

winemaker : Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 6.3 g/l va : 0.24 g/l so2 : 118 mg/l fso2 : 50 mg/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle

ageing : Drink now or within 2 years of vintage.

in the vineyard : Vineyard: Supplementary irrigation, 2 vineyards were used
Production: 10 â€“ 12 ton per hectare

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in early February at 24Â° Balling.

in the cellar : Free run- and a portion press juice was used. After settling and acid adjustment wine was inoculated with selected yeast. 12% of the blend was fermented with French oak and left on the lees until blended and stabilised prior to bottling.

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