Hartenberg Estate The Eleanor Chardonnay 2014

Perfumed, nutty, roasted almondswith vanillin notes. Complex and rich with a tangy finish.

Oysters, Scallops and Chardonnay risotto with a basil cream sauce, Cape line-fish, Cheeses.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Carl Schultz
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.69 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.43  ta : 6.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS

2013 Tim Atkins 93 points, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2012 Gold Medal IWSC (2014)
2011 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2010 91 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2009 Gold Medal Winner IWSC (2012), 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2008 Vintage 4½ Stars Platter's SA Wines
2007 Vintage 91 points Robert Parker, 91 points Wine Spectator | 4  Stars Platter's SA Wines
2006 Vintage 90 points Wine Spectator | 4½ Stars Platter's SA Wines
2005 Vintage 90 points Wine Spectator | 4½ Stars Platter's SA Wines
2004 Vintage Chardonnay du Monde (France) Gold Medal | Veritas (SA) Gold Medal, 4½ Stars Platter's SA Wines
2003 Vintage - IWSC trophy for best Chardonnay over £10

ageing : Up to 5 years from vintage

in the vineyard : This limited volume wine originates from one vineyard parcel.

in the cellar : Barrel Ageing: 12 months in 50% New French Oak (225l), 50% in 2nd fill
Maturation: 2 to 8 years from vintage

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