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South Africa |
| A wine that truly captures the essence of the variety. Elegant and well structured with layers of fresh fruit, green apple, pear and capers. Well integrated oak flavours with a hint of vanilla pod and roasted cashew nut. | | | |
Cultivar: Chardonnay 100%.
Appellation: Western Cape.
Age of vines: 7 to 9 years.
Irrigation: Drip irrigation. | | | |
| The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end March 2006 with an average yield of 4 ton per hectare. | | | |
After whole cluster pressing only the free-run juice was used. 80% was fermented in 225 litre and 500 litre French oak barrels. 20% was fermented in stainless steel tanks and blended back as a fresh component. One-third was matured in new barrels and the remainder in second fill barrels.
Maturation
Matured for 11 months in 500 litre French oak barrels. | | | |
| This wine has an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years from vintage. | | | |
| 100% Chardonnay. | | | |
| Recommended with seared tuna steak. |
Available at major supermarkets while stocks last. Information by rupert-rothschildvignerons.com |
