LourensfordCase of River Garden Classique Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2017 (R71.50 per Bottle, 6 Bottle)
R429
About
The Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a light and fruity wine. The Chardonnay contributes fresh and crisp citrus tones to the wine while the Pinot Noir adds red fruit flavours of cherry, watermelon and rose water with hints of grapefruit and strawberries. The wine finishes with a refreshing acid balance on the palate. The strikingly beautiful rose-brass colour of the wine will lighten up any occasion.
Best served ice cold.
Product Features
- 6 Bottles
- Type : Rose
- Body : Light
- Taste : Fruity
- 57% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir
- Winemaker: Hannes Nel
- Main Variety : Chardonnay
- Technical Analysis:
- Alcohol : 13.0 %vol
- pH : 3.44
- RS : 2.0 g/l
- Total Acid : 6.59 g/l
- Appellation : Stellenbosch
About The Harvest
The preceding two winters has been the driest in recorded history on Lourensford Estate. However, due to enough cold weather during winter the vines did go into proper dormancy with budding that occurred normally. We did not have the usual severe South Easter winds at the start of summer. This resulted in very good and even budding and flowering of the vines. We also experienced one of the coolest and driest summers with moderate temperatures and cool nights that resulted in slow and even ripening. With good canopy management and perfect ripening conditions we managed to bring the grapes in at just the desired time. This resulted in refined wines with elegance, good natural acidity with depth and structure. The harvest dates were 3rd February – 11th February 2017.
In The Vineyard
Altitude: 100-150m above sea level and next to the Lourens River
Age of vines: 10 years
Rootstock: 101-14 Mgt
Slopes: Situated on the valley floor
Soil type: Varying soil types including high potential soil of Sweetwater and Tukulu
Food Suggestions
It is a perfect wine for picnics and light lunches. The wine is easy-drinking and will pair well with slightly creamy food with a touch of saltiness added. It pairs well with a carbonara or mussel broth served with fondant potatoes and grilled line fish. The wine is best friends with a smoked trout pâté and likes to flirt with in-season strawberries. It will also pair well with lemon-thyme roast chicken or grilled trout or salmon. Or simple salads and summery meals or picnics.
Ageing Potential
This vintage can be enjoyed up to 2020 but will reach its best drinking potential towards the end of 2018.
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