Bellingham Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier 2008
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Bellingham Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier 2008

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Address Private Bag X03
Groot Drakenstein
7680
South Africa

 
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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Niel Groenewald & Mario Damon
Main Variety :  Chardonnay
Alcohol :  14.0  %vol
pH :  3.62
RS :  5.8 g/l
Total Acid :  5.88 g/l
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Off Dry
Taste :  Fruity
WOODED

 
tasting notes
A richly expressive wine with pronounced tropical pineapple and tangerine, fragrant peach and lemon cream appeal.
 
blend information
99% Chardonnay, 1% Viognier
 
food suggestions
Best enjoyed slightly chilled with roast chicken, creamy risotto, grilled calamari and soft white cheese.
 
in the vineyard
Grapes come from vineyards with open canopies for maximum sunlight penetration and vary from cool meso-climates to slightly warmer for optimal performance of the various clones selected.
 
about the harvest
Harvested at optimum ripeness to obtain full flavours and desired alcohol levels. The Chardonnay is hand picked for elegant varietal expressions. Yields average between 6 and 10 tons/ha.
 
in the cellar
Open canopies allow for fantastic ripeness that is captured in the cellar. 30% of this wine is fermented in barrel and matured in Frend Oak for a period of 9 months (50% new French Oak and 50% second fill). Further intrigue and excitement is added by blending in a mere dash of Viognier (1%).
 
  
 
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