Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2006

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel

Main Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 14.2 %vol

pH - 3.81

RS - 6.1 g/l

Total Acid - 6.9 g/l

Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White

Accolades

2007 John Platter's Wine Guide - 4 Stars
2007 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Bronze
2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze

Tasting Notes

This heavy intense chardonnay shows lovely layers of lime, citrus and apricot. Supported by well balanced acid that lends this wine depth and complexity with a slight oak flavour. Definitely a wine to mature.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

In The Vineyard

Vines: planted 1995
Soil: Hutton
Clones CY: 235C: 289B; 270B
Yield: 5t/ha
Irrigation: Dry Land
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 350m

About The Harvest

Balling harvested: 24

In The Cellar

Wood Maturation: 6 months
Bottled: September 2005

Other Vintages

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Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2008	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2007	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2006	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2005	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2004	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2003	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
Groote Post Wooded Chardonnay 2002	Lukas Wentzel	Chardonnay
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