Benguela Vinography Chardonnay 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

This chardonnay delivers on the promise of balance, length, intensity and consentration, without being overt. The expressive palate is backed with integrity and the same flavours follows suit on the palate. Refined with a lingering saltiness to add finesse, connects the wine with its cool climate origin.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.36
rs	1.9
pH	3.31
ta	6.9
Wine Information
Accolades	SA Platters Wine Guide: 4 1/2 stars
Brand Group	Benguela Speciality
Other
Winemaker	Johann Fourie
Variety	Chardonnay
BlendPercent	100% Chardonnay
FoodSuggest	Serving temp: 10 - 12 ̊C Pan-seared scallops lemon-roast-ed chicken smashed avo with haloumi
Ageing	Cellaring potential: Enjoy now or let it mature for another 6 years.
Cellar	Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. After settling out some solids, the juice was transferred to barrel at the desired turbidity levels. Indige- nous yeast strains was allowed for alcoholic fermentation to enhance aromatics and mouthfeel. Batonaged for the first two months, the wine was left to mature on its lees for the entire maturation period. To preserve freshness and vibrant fruit, it didn’t undergo secondary malolactic fermentation. Maturation: 11 Months Oak: French oak. Production: 400 bottlest
Harvest	Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were hand sorted.
Vineyard	Soil: weathered shale Slope: west facing Clone: CY 277 Ha: 1.77
Style
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle