Wine Grand Vin de Glenelly
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Grand Vin De Glenelly
Chardonnay 2011

The grand vin chardonnay displays a wonderful slightly straw colour. The nose displays vibrant citrus, lime zest, hints of apple with underlying minerality and vanilla butterscotch. The palate has a fantastic balance, minerality and fruit expression with richness coming through.

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 a warm and dry climate.
  • Good analyses was achieved especially PH.
  • Good wine quality.
Winemaking
The grapes were whole bunch pressing. The juice was transferred to new 500L barrels after a brief settling . It was naturally fermented and then left for 7 months on it lees , total time in barrel was 10 months.
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Production
6000 bottles
Analysis
Alchohol:13.5% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/L
pH: 3,57
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/L