Summary
| Producer | Meerlust Estate |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2008/09 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Crisp dry whites |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue |
| Maturation | Matured for up to 6 years |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Chris Williams |
|---|---|
| The Vineyard | Sourced from 2 vineyards on the estate, 5 picking stages at optimum ripeness. |
| The Winemaking | Matured for up to 6 years |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.06% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.84 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.51 g/l |
| pH | 3.28 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue |
| Bouquet | Complex, appealing nose with quice, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness |
| Palate | On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crisp acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Now for up to 6 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 6 years |
| Food Pairings | Grilled Fish, white and red meat |
