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Chardonnay 2011

The Glass Collection Chardonnay has a bright and brilliant colour. The wine displays healthy aromas of citrus, lime, melon while on the palate it is balanced and has a complex cacophony of the fruit and a fresh mineral finish.

Weather Conditions - Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
  • Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early.
  • Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches.
  • Berry size was smaller than other years.
  • December was characterized by warm and dry climate
  • Good analysis was achieved especially PH.
  • Good wine quality.
Winemaking
The grapes were crushed and pressed, the juice was placed in two stainless steel tanks, the tanks were naturally fermented but two different temperatures used, 13 degrees and 18 degrees. No malolatic fermentation but the wine was left on its lees until bottling.
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Production
3300 cases - 20000 bottles
Analysis
Alchohol:13% Vol.
Total Acidity: 7,3 g/L
pH: 3,31
Residual Sugar: 2,2 g/L