Aaldering Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay 2011
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Aaldering Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay 2011

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  Aaldering Vineyards & Wines
Phone +27.795268026
eMail dustin@aaldering.co.za
URL www.aaldering.co.za
Address Devon Valley Road
Stellenbosch
7599
South Africa

 
our wines » Aaldering Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay 2011

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Dustin Osborne
Main Variety :  Chardonnay
Alcohol :  13.5  %vol
pH :  3.47
RS :  2.25 g/l
Total Acid :  5.67 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.51 g/l
SO2 :  110 mg/l
Free SO2 :  38 mg/l
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry

 
tasting notes
A full-bodied yet elegant wine that portrays distinct aromas of citrus, peach, and nuances of nut and butterscotch. A refined and creamy palate with a refreshing and well balanced acidity.
 
ageing potential
Enjoy right now or age up to 4 - 5 years. Bottled with a natural cork closure, in order to ensure a unique aging capacity.
 
blend information
100% Chardonnay
 
food suggestions
Ideal serving temperature between 12 - 14 degrees Celsius / 54 - 58 Fahrenheit.

 
in the vineyard
The first vintage of Aaldering Chardonnay produced and the first crops received from the newly (5 years old) 3 hectares planted vines.
 
in the cellar
Aged for 7 mothns on French oak barrels.
 
  
 
members wine ratings
ratings
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20 point rating: 18.0

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