Niel Joubert Chardonnay 2003

Nose is packed with ripe tropical notes with “sweet” vanilla cushion. Good, full mouth delivering all the nose promised. The most gentle hint of sweet oak on a lovely lemon/leesy backing. Delightfully mellow with long-lasting finish.

Very easy to drink now on its own but good partner to sea food, light meat and vegetarian dishes.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Ernie Lecht
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.83 % vol  rs : 1.8 g/l  pH : 3.66  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 10 years
Slope and aspect: Western slopes of Simonsberg
Soil:  Hutton
Trellis type: 5 wire Perold
Yield:  5-6 tons per hectare
Irrigation: Yes
Pruning: 2 arms 4 spurs per arm

about the harvest: Date: 18th February 2003
Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 24.0º Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation (white wines): 12-15ºC
Skin contact: 4 hours
Barrel maturation: 20% French oak

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