| Vintage | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Region | Robertson |
| Winemakers | Albertus de Wet & Fredine le Roux |
| Production/yield | Col. 18 t/ha 135 hl/ha; Char. 8 t/ha 60 hl/ha |
| Soil type | Porous red alluvial soil with free lime |
| Climate | Dry area; Cold nights & Sunny days; Rainy cold winters; Dry healthy summers; Limited irrigationmanipulation. |
| Rootstock | Colombar: Richter 110 / Chardonnay: 114-mgt |
| Slope | North East |
| Vinification | Chardonnay fermented in first fill french oak barrels and matured in the barrel for at least 3 months. Then it was blended with fresh, fruity Colombar. |
| Tasting notes | There is good balance between wood and fruit, the wood is nicely integrated, giving a fuller pallet without being aggressive. Creamy, soft mouth feel, does not lack complexity to be enjoyed with food. |
| Storage period | 18 - 24 Months |
| Food suggestion | Full cream cheeses
Olives Chicken dishes with creamy sauces |
| Alc | 14 %/vol |
| TA | 7 g/l |
| RS | 1.5 g/l |
| pH | 3.5 pH |