Reasons to choose this:
Pick this wine if you like a lightly oaked Chardonnay that shows citrus aromas.
Food suggestions:
Excellent served with rich poultry or seafood dishes.
Welmoed Chardonnay 2016 (6/case) (R52/BOTTLE)
Pale straw colour. Lively, vibrant tropical aromas of citrus, lime and orange blossoms. Palate shows good concentration and a rounded and balanced with finish. Appealing oaky aromas complements this varietal fruit-driven style.
VITICULTURE AND VINIFICATION NOTES
Grapes sourced from the Stellenbosch and Robertson regions. Selection of premium vineyard blocks prior to the harvest season. The Mediterranean climate of Stellenbosch, as well as the warmer areas of the Robertson valley with loamy clay soil types. Vines are all trellised on five-wire hedge system. Fruit is harvested at optimum ripeness, 22 - 24ºB, with a short time of skin contact and two days of settling before the start or primary fermentation. Fermentation takes place, partially in stainless steel tanks on 1 g/ℓ of French oak staves, or unoaked, and 300-litre French oak barrel at temperatures ranging from 14 - 16ºC. No malolactic fermentation is allowed.
MATURATION POTENTIAL
Enjoy now or within the next two years.
SUITABILITY FOR VEGETARIANS OR VEGANS
Suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.
FOOD SUGGESTION
Serve with fish or a variety of chicken dishes.
Alcohol Volume :14.05 %
pH :3.70
Sugar :2.22 g/ℓ
Acidity :5.77 g/ℓ