Graham Beck Chardonnay/Viognier 2004

“Lemony, zesty tones from the Chardonnay, while the Viognier provides the aromas of dried peaches and apricots on the nose. An explosion of tropical flavours on the palate with a great zippy freshness and a lingering finish.

Ideal as an aperitif or with Gravard Lax, Laksa's or great with shellfish. Delicious with cassoulette, ceps fillet, ripe cheeses and a traditional South African barbecue.

variety : Chardonnay [ 87% Chardonnay, 13% Viognier ]
winery : Graham Beck
winemaker : Pieter Ferreira
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 13.95 % vol  rs : 3.84 g/l  pH : 3.22  ta : 6.99 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Selected Chardonnay vineyards in the Robertson area and the Viognier hails from Ladismith in the Klein Karoo.

about the harvest: Both varieties were selected and harvested by hand - The Chardonnay on the 11 th of February 2004 and the Viognier on the 8 th of March 2004.

in the cellar : The two varieties were fermented separately. A small percentage of Chardonnay was fermented in staved stainless steel tanks to generate an added dimension of richness. The balance of the Chardonnay and all of the Viognier was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16C. No malolactic fermentation took place. After fermentation the Chardonnay and Viognier was blended and went through protein- and cold stabilization

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