Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2006

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel
Main Variety - Chardonnay
Alcohol - 14.2 %vol
pH - 3.81
RS - 6.1 g/l
Total Acid - 6.9 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White


Accolades

2007 John Platter's Wine Guide - 4 Stars
2007 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Bronze
2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze

Tasting Notes

This heavy intense chardonnay shows lovely layers of lime, citrus and apricot. Supported by well balanced acid that lends this wine depth and complexity with a slight oak flavour. Definitely a wine to mature.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

In The Vineyard

Vines: planted 1995
Soil: Hutton
Clones CY: 235C: 289B; 270B
Yield: 5t/ha
Irrigation: Dry Land
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 350m

About The Harvest

Balling harvested: 24

In The Cellar

Wood Maturation: 6 months
Bottled: September 2005


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