Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2009

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel

Main Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 14.0 %vol

pH - 3.58

RS - 1.3 g/l

Total Acid - 6.9 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Accolades

2010 John Platter Wine Guide - 4 stars
Veritas 2009 - Bronze

Tasting Notes

This typical flinstone mineral Chardonnay from the Darling Hills is packed with marmalade and ginger flavours. Appealing citrus aspect with a lively acid structure and great length. One of the best examples of this style in the country.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

Food Suggestions

An ideal food partner, especially with Asian and Fusion cuisine.

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 1995
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Clones: CY: 235C; 289B; 270B
Yield: 5t/ha
Irrigation: Dry Land
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 400m

About The Harvest

We selected our grapes and vineyard blocks especially to make this style of wine. We harvested a little bit earlier to capture more fruit and acid freshness.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2022	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2020	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2019	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2018	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2017	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2016 - SOLD OUT	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2015	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2014	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2013	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2012	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2011	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2010	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2009	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2008	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2007	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2006	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2005	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2004	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2003	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2002	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2001	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2000	Francois van Zyl	Chardonnay