Meerhof Chardonnay 2018

ORIGIN Swartland. 100% Chardonnay

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING Vineyards were planted in 2002, which makes them 18 years old. These are rellise vineyards and grow on shale and quartz soil with a bit of red oak leaves. The vineyards are meticulously farmed and yields are managed down to below 6 tons per ha. Grapes are machine harvested very early in the morning allowing the fruit to retain their natural flavour. Only the free run juice is used, allowing to settle and be inoculated with selected yeast strains, fermenting with 2 grams of French Oak staves under control temperature at 12°C.

ANALYSIS Alcohol 14% ; PH  3,40 ; Total Acid 5,80g/L ; RS 3,2

TASTING NOTES Aromas of Citrus, lemon, pineapple, butter and creamiest.

PAIRING Enjoyed with smoked salmon, spicy foods and pork dishes.

SERVING Serve between 7 – 9 C for best results.

Can be stored for 2 – 3 years under the right conditions.