Pulpit Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2016

Technical Analysis

Winemaker	: Dewald Huisamen
Main Variety	: Chardonnay
Alcohol	: 13.5 %vol
pH	: 3.47
RS	: 2.8 g/l
Total Acid	: 5.41 g/l
Volatile Acidity	: 0.34 g/l
Appellation	: Swartland

Characteristics

Type	: White
Style	: Dry
Body	: Full
Taste	: Mineral

Accolades

2017 Veritas Awards - Gold

Tasting Notes

The wine has ripe apple and citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla and attractive minerality. Mouth feel shows good volume and complexity.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

Food Suggestions

Delicious served with smoked salmon, chicken dishes or fresh seafood. Serving Temp: 12° C

In The Vineyard

Geographical location:Riebeekberg
Vineyard: Trellised

About The Harvest

Manual harvesting of grapes
Yield: 8tons/hectare

In The Cellar

Fermentation maintained at a controlled temperature (16-18°C) in new French oak barrels. After fermentation the wine was left on the lees for eight months. This lees was regularly stirred to enhance the complexity and body of the wine.

Other Vintages

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Pulpit Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2012	Riaan van der Spuy	Chardonnay
Pulpit Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2009	Riaan van der Spuy	Chardonnay
Pulpit Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2008	Jaco Van der Merwe	Chardonnay