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Saxenburg Winery
SOUTH AFRICA
2008 Private Collection Chardonnay
Position in Vineyards: Cool southern slopes
Type of Soil: Heavy clay with some gravel
Average Age of Vines: 17 years
Viticulture Practice: Trellised, no irrigation
Yield per Hectare: 3 - 4 Tons / ha
Time of Harvest: Middle February 2008
Vinification Details: Hand picked, whole bunch pressed. Fermented and matured in barrels: 20% new, 40% second fill, and 40% third fill
Type & Size of Oak Barrels: 225 and 300 litre French Oak Barrels from Burgundy
Duration in Wood: 12 months
When Bottled: January 2009
Maturation Potential: up to 8 years
Winemaker’s Comments A full and concentrated wine with lovely tropical fruit and hazel nut flavours. Best enjoyed with seafood and lighter meat dishes.
Analysis: Alc: TA: pH: R.S.:
13,5 % 5.8 g/l 3.4 5.0g/l
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