Description
Wine of Origin: Coastal Region
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking Notes:
The grapes were handpicked between 21 and 23° balling before being subjected to a combination of whole bunch pressing as well as destemming and gently pressing the other portion. The juice was left to settle for 24 hours enzymatically before being pumped into (90%) stainless steel tanks and older 300L French oak (10%) for fermentation. Different yeasts were used to enhance the flavour profile of the wine. Fermentation took about 25 days at temperatures ranging between 11 – 14 ˚C. The wine was then left in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures for a total of four months post-fermentation with weekly lees stirring to broaden the mouthfeel and enhance the wines preservation. After maturation the wine was fined, filtered and bottled. We fine the wine with bentonite which means our wine is vegan friendly.
Analysis: 13% | pH: 3.51 | TA: 5.7 g/l | RS: 2.4g/l
Viticulture:
| Climate | Coastal |
| Aspect | South facing slopes |
| Soil type | Tukulu and Oakleaf |
| Clones | CY3, CY18 |
| Rootstock | Richter 110 |
| Planting date | 1997 – 1998 |
| HA planted | 8.52ha |
| Average tonnage | 7 tons/ha |
| Trellis system | Extended Perold, 7 Strand |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation |
