Glen Carlou Quartz Stone Chardonnay 2011

Colour: Bright, lemon-lime yellow, with a golden hue.
Aroma: Lovely aroma of honey blossom, pineapple and pear.
Flavour: Peach and tropical fruit flavours with some citrus tangerine.
Finish: Rich, luscious mouth feel, medium body with balanced acidity; noticeably oak with a lingering finish.

Best enjoyed with food such as langoustine, other fish or poultry dishes.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Arco Laarman
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 4.8 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 6.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2013 - 2018
Ages exceptionally well.

in the vineyard : Our prestigious single vineyard wine, from our oldest block of Chardonnay was planted in 1989. Each year it produces fruit of great concentration.

in the cellar : Fermentation: 6 weeks natural yeast fermentation in barrel.
Barrel ageing: 100% new French oak for 11 months

Bottling date: January 2012

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