Uitkyk Chardonnay 2004

Name: Uitkyk Chardonnay 2004
Brand: Uitkyk
SKU: 13568

Colour: Pale yellow with faint green tinges.
Bouquet: Concentrated citrus aromas of lemon and lime predominate on the nose with a hint of peach and melon. Having spent a considerable time in wood there is an added aroma of butterscotch, nuts and caramel.
Taste: Citrus and pineapple are evident on the palate with a suggestion of vanilla.

Drink on its own or with pork dishes or seafood.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Uitkyk Estate

winemaker : Estelle Lourens

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.49 ta : 5.59 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : The wine is ready to enjoy now or can be kept longer to enhance its complexity and character.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Eben Archer
Grapes were sourced from two vineyards on the estate, the one called Jakkalskloof (Jackalâ€™s Ravine) and the other Bobbejaanberg (Baboon Mountain). These names recall earlier days when jackals and baboons still roamed the property.

Both vineyards are situated 250 m to 300 m above sea level and face north-west. The vines, planted towards the end of the 1980s, are grafted on to nematode-resistant Richter 99 rootstock and grow in soils of decomposed granite. They are trellised on a seven-wire system and received supplementary irrigation during the growing season. The yield from both vineyards was 4 tons per hectare, which further enhanced the quality and complexity of the fruit.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at the end of February at between 24Â° and 25Â° Balling.

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