Silver Myn Chardonnay 2003

Lively citrus, golden delicious apple and tropical flavours on the nose. On the palate a good acidity that makes this wine fresh and crisp, with nutty flavours showing on the finish.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Zorgvliet Wine Estate

winemaker : Neil Moorhouse

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.48 g/l pH : 3.49 ta : 5.39 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle

ageing : Can be enjoyed now and will mature well over the next 2-3 years if stored correctly.

about the harvest: Picking date: end of January 2003 beginning February 2003
Yield: 7-8 tons/ha average

in the cellar : In the Cellar: Fermentation Temp: 14 degrees Celsius
Yeast: Vin 13 and Vin 7
The juice was cold settled for 2-3 days and then fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation: none
Wood aging: 6% in 225 liters French oak
Bottled: 17th of June 2003
Production: 500 x 12

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