South Africa, Franschhoek
Chardonnay
Awards
93 pts Tim Atkin
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
Clay amphorae were used in addition to French Oak barrels for this single-block wine in both fermentation and aging. Total time in vessels 11 months. Wine is fined and course filtered before bottling.
Vineyard
0.51 Hectares planted in the foot of the Franschhhoek Valley in 1983. Planted in deep sandly loam soils. The farm is encircled by 2 rivers, creating a very unique and cool icro-climate.
Soil Type
Deep sandy loam soils, an old flood plain.
Viticulture
vineyards planted in 1983 conventionally farmed, minimal crop is allowed to be carried to ensure correct ripeness to be achieved.
