Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Elevation 100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The fruit for DMZ Chardonnay is selected from premium trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch at elevations of 100 to 200 meters above sea level, most with the cooling effects of the close proximity to the ocean. Components from weathered granite and sandstone soils in Stellenbosch all contribute to the elegance and minerality, as well as a fresh citrus and yellow apple character. Early season conditions in 2016 were hot and dry causing an early fruit set and rapid ripening. Chardonnay was carefully monitored to ensure that the fruit was not allowed to over ripen and that fruit with good natural acidity was harvested. Fruit quality was clean and healthy facilitating easy processing at the cellar. Fruit was harvested between 22.5º and 23º balling. Each vineyard parcel was fermented separately, using a combination of natural yeast and careful inoculation. Of the grapes, 25% were left as whole bunch and 75% were lightly crushed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The wine was aged on its lees in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to commence naturally in the barrel fermented portions. After 8 months, the various parcels were blended, then aged for a further 3 months before being stabilized, lightly filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
sweet vanilla, almonds, tropical fruit, rich fruit flavour, white peach, apricot, grapefruit
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa