Product Description
Varieties
100% Chardonnay
The Vineyard
Challenging conditions, including extended warm weather and little rainfall, led to a reduced crop in 2016. However, the dry conditions headed vineyards and grapes which were very healthy overall. Vines produced lower bunch masses with smaller berries and concentrated flavours promising good wines.
The Harvest
From Delaire Graff Estate mountain vineyards, the grapes were handpicked in the early hours over various ripening periods. Picking criteria was based on flavour to ensure optimal sugar concentration and balance of acidity.
The Cellar
Extensive bunch sorting of the grapes formed part of the quality management process. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented for 14 days. Maturation took place in 225 litre 40% new French barrels for 10 months. No batonage or malolacic fermentation took place, in order to retain freshness.
WINE OF ORIGIN
Banghoek, South Africa
WINE ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/1 Total Acidity: 6.9 g/1 pH: 3.28 Alcohol: 13.4%
