Sutherland Chardonnay Reserve 2016
This Chardonnay articulates the sense of place through the chalky minerality and subtle brioche notes. An intriguing grapefruit essence softens the oak elements, which leaves a lingering, refined acidity. Aged for 10 months in French oak.
Maturation
Potential to develop beautifully over the next 4 years.
Food Pairing
Forest mushroom risotto topped with truffle oil and parmesan.
Winemaker's Comments
This Chardonnay articulates the sense of place through the chalky minerality and subtle brioche notes. An intriguing grapefruit essence softens the oak elements, which leaves a lingering, refined acidity. Aged for 10 months in French oak.
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R340.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Richter 110 |
| Soil type | Tukulu |
| Age of vines | Planted 2004 |
| Plant density | 2315 vines per ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold system, with movable foliage wires. |
| Yield | 10 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip Vintage |
| Vintage | Moderate summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes. |
| Picking date | 11 February 2016 |
| Grape sugar | 22.5 °B |
| Acidity | 6.67 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.36 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | D522 (Lalvin M) |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 17 °C |
| Method | Barrel selection: 12 barrels were identified as exceptional. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 228l French oak barrels. The wine spends 10 months on its gross fermentation lees, with the lees being stirred on a regular basis. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 1.90 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.21 |
| Total acidity | 6.15 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.17% |
| Maturation | Enjoy now through to 2022 |
The Current Range
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