Spier Signature Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir
WINEMAKER:
Jacques Erasmus
ORIGIN:
Western Cape
TERROIR / SOIL:
Soils: Kroonstad
South-facing Vineyards from Stellenbosch and Durbanville
Proximity to ocean: 14 - 20 km.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS:
South facing vineyard with an average age of 17 years yielded the grapes for this wine.
Average Temperature:
Winter: 9º -16°C,
Summer 14º - 26°C
Annual Rainfall: ± 800mm
WINEMAKING:
Grapes were hand-harvested early morning in 10kg lug boxes and pre-cooled before hand-sorting and whole bunch pressing. The juice was transferred into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place under controlled temperatures between12º – 14 °C. The wine matured for 3 months on the lees before blending and bottling.
ANALYSIS:
Alc | 13.0 % vol | TA | 6.0 g/L |
RS | 4.9 g/L | pH | 3.3 |
APPEARANCE:
Light salmon pink
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of strawberries and yellow apple, with a crisp fruit finish.
SERVE WITH:
Seafood salad, avocado, smoked salmon or egg canapés.
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