WINE OF ORIGIN

Franschhoek

VINTAGE

2009

GRAPE VARIETY

Chardonnay - The grapes are grown in a vineyard where open canopies allow high sun penetration, and minimal irrigation is used. Cooler conditions during this vintage allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, which led to highly concentrated fruit flavours.

WINEMAKER

Jaco Marais

ANALYSIS

Alc/Vol	14%
PH	3.40
R.S.	2.3
TA	5.9

STYLE

On the nose and palate there is up-front peach and pear followed by fresh citrus notes. These are complemented by vanilla and butterscotch from the well integrated wood. The mouth feel is soft and the finish lingering and elegant. This wine will develop and mature over a period of 2 – 3 years from vintage.

MATURATION

The wine was matured for 11 months in 60% first fill and 40% second fill French oak barrels.

SERVING SUGGESTION

This wine can be enjoyed on its own or served with smoked fish, seafood with creamy sauces, pork dishes, and ripened soft cheeses.