Thelema Chardonnay 2020
Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, this medium bodied Chardonnay presents aromas of citrus and hints of peach on the nose with nuttiness on the mid-palate. It is fresh with an underlying minerality but balanced by a long creamy finish.
Food Pairing
Full flavoured dishes such as lobster, tuna, chicken and pork.
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R220.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Chardonnay – Clones CY3 & CY5 |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101 – 14, R110 |
| Soil type | Hutton – decomposed granite |
| Age of vines | Planted 1989, 2000 & 2009 |
| Plant density | 2500 - 3757 vines per hectare |
| Trellising | Vertical hedge / Guyot |
| Pruning | 2-bud spurs every 12 cm. |
| Yield | 10.2 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Moderate weather during the growing season led to optimal ripening conditions allowing for evenly ripened fruit with great natural acidity and concentration of flavour. |
| Picking date | 30 January - 03 March 2020 |
| Grape sugar | 21.3 - 21.8°B |
| Acidity | 8.6 - 9.2 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.16 - 3.25 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | D522 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 19 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed, pressed & settled in stainless steel tanks before the clear juice was fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Small portion whole bunch pressed. |
| Wood maturation | 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and the balance in 3rd/4th fill. |
Wine Details
| Residual Sugar | 2.6 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.25 |
| Total acid | 7.2 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.0% by volume |
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