Zandvliet Estate Chardonnay 2011
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Zandvliet Estate Chardonnay 2011

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  Zandvliet Wine Estate
Phone +27.236151146
Fax +27.236151327
eMail info@zandvliet.co.za
URL www.zandvliet.co.za
Address P.O. Box 36
Ashton
6715
South Africa

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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Johan van Wyk
Main Variety :  Chardonnay
Alcohol :  13.0  %vol
pH :  3.57
RS :  1.7 g/l
Total Acid :  5.2 g/l
Yield :  8-10  ton/H
Appellation :  Robertson
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
WOODED

 
accolades
John Platter: 4 Starts
 
tasting notes
Colour: Pale straw-gold.
Nose: Full rich nose, succulent hints of orange blossom and granadilla, backed by slight whiff of toffee courtesy of the fantastic wood integration.
Palate: Lively palate, with lime and orange flavours. Pleasant creaminess flowing into a well-balanced and long after taste.
 
ageing potential
Drink now to 2014
 
blend information
100% Chardonnay
 
food suggestions
Appreciation: Enjoy this rich wine well chilled with fine dining.
Food Pairing: A very versatile wine and can be enjoyed with a variety of foods - fish, pork, soufflés and cheese platters.
 
in the vineyard
Origin
Wine of Origin: Robertson
Zandvliet Estate, established 1867 / 150ha
Owners: Paul de Wet; Dan de Wet

Terroir
Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)
 
about the harvest
Night harvested.
Yield: 8 - 10ton/ha
 
in the cellar
Oenology
Soaked on cold skins for up to 24 hours. Juice withdrawn and skins lightly pressed. Decanted into barrels directly after yeast inoculation. Batonage for duration of barrel fermentation. Malolactic in barrels.

The Team
Winemaker: Ettienne Malan (2010) & Johan van Wyk (2000-2010)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)
 
  
 
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