Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2006
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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2006

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Address P.O. Box 33
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa

 
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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Adi Badenhorst
Main Variety :  Chardonnay
Alcohol :  14.2  %vol
pH :  2.92
RS :  3.6 g/l
Total Acid :  7.6 g/l
Yield :  5 - 6  ton/H
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  White
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accolades
90 Points - USA's Wine Spectator
 
tasting notes
90 Points - USA's Wine Spectator
A typical South African Chardonnay because of its beautiful mineral notes and wonderful oak integration. The aromas have Burgundian characters of flint, peaches, lime and some nuttiness while the palate is elegant with loads of finesse that gives it length and freshness.
 
ageing potential
5 Years from vintage.
 
blend information
100% Chardonnay
 
in the vineyard
Situation: North West slopes of the Helderberg Mountain and Simonsberg Mountain, Stellenbosch
Altitude: 140 - 260m
Distance from sea: 7 - 25km
Soil type: Decomposed Granite (Tukulu)
Rootstock: Richter 99
Age of vines: 22 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Bud Spur Pruning
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
 
about the harvest
The grapes were harvested in February and March 2006.
Grape analysis: Acidity: 7 - 9.5 g/l
pH: 3.1 - 3.35
Sugar: 21.5° - 24° Balling
Yield: 5 - 6 tons/ha
 
  
 
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