Middelvlei Chardonnay 2003

The nose and palate show hints of tropical fruit and a generous touch of spice. Luscious peach and guava flavours add to the fruitiness of this elegant wine.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Middelvlei Wines

winemaker : Tinnie Momberg

wine of origin : Devon Valley

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.61 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : At Middelvlei, 21 ha are devoted to Chardonnay and grapes from only 5 ha were used to make the 2003 Chardonnay. The vines, grafted onto Richter 99 rootstock, were planted in 1994. The vineyards face west and are situated at an altitude of 160 m above sea level. The conditions for the healthy growth and ripening of the grapes during the growing season (September â€“ December) were ideal. The rainfall during the winter before the vintage, as well as the growing season, was average. The annual rainfall was 727mm for the2002 / 2003 season compared to the long-term annual rainfall of 700mm.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 22 February 2003 at an average sugar level of 23 Â°Balling. They were handpicked and placed in small baskets to prevent bruising.

in the cellar : In the cellar the juice received 30 minutes skin contact. Thirty percent of the wine was fermented in oak and the remaining 70% percent was tank fermented.
The wine was bottled in April 2003.

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