Waterford Estate Chardonnay 2011
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Waterford Estate Chardonnay 2011

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  Waterford Wine Estate
Phone +27.218805300
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eMail info@waterfordestate.co.za
URL www.waterfordestate.co.za
Address P.O. Box 635
Blaauwklippen Road
Helderberg

Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa

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our wines » Waterford Estate Chardonnay 2011

R 147 per bottle
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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Mark Le Roux
Main Variety :  Chardonnay
Alcohol :  13.4  %vol
pH :  3.65
RS :  3 g/l
Total Acid :  5.8 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.34 g/l
SO2 :  90 mg/l
Free SO2 :  40 mg/l
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
WOODED

 
tasting notes
Vibrant aromatics of citrus blossoms, lime cordial and hay with a touch of roasted almond from the oak.

The palate is rich and dense without being clumsy, the sweet tropical fruit flavors are supported by the natural acid and grip from the oak tannin.
 
blend information
100% Chardonnay
 
in the cellar
Yeast:Natural fermentation
Fermentation: Barrel fermented
Barrel Ageing:7 months in 228L French oak, 1/3 1st, 2nd & 3rd fills
Fining:Bentonite fining prior to bottling
Filtration:Bulk filtration post bentonite fining
 
  
 
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