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SILVER MYN CHARDONNAY 2007
TASTING NOTES
Light yellow in colour with hints of lime green. Silver Myn Chardonnay 2007 shows rich leesy characteristics with citrus tones, balanced by good acidity, all leading to excellent mouthfeel and length.
IN THE VINEYARD
Situation:
East and north-south facing row direction
Altitude:
320m
Distance from sea:
Approximately 10km
Soil Type:
Coffee stone
Rootstock:
R99
Age of vines:
4 years
Trellising:
Vertical hedge
Pruning:
Cordon
Irrigation:
Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date:
January 2007
Yield:
7 tons/ha average
IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation Temp:
Yeast:
Selected French and local strains
Description:
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. The juice spent 3 hours on the skins. It was then pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 12ºC. Thereafter the clear juice was racked off it’s lees and inoculated. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
RICHELLE
