CWG

2010 Auction Reserve Chardonnay

Description

Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine. The ultimate expression of Jordan terroir. The CWG Chardonnay is made in a Reserve Style, from a barrel selection from our best vineyard site.

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Vineyards

Harvest Date

Winemaking

Crushing and pressing of this special selection of grapes from the Nine Yards Chardonnay vineyard took place immediately after de-stemming. The juice was barrel fermented in traditional 228 litre French oak barriques using natural yeast from the vineyard. Twelve months oak maturation and regular barrel rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character has added complexity to this wine especially made for the CWG auction.

Tasting Notes

An iconic Chardonnay with intense, minerally, lemon-lime flavours and hints of butterscotch and vanilla. The full, rich mouthfeel and balanced oak integrates superbly with the tropical fruit finish.

Analysis

Alc: 13.5, TA: 5.9g/l, pH : 3.56, RS:2.2g/l