Koopmanskloof Chardonnay 2022

Tasting Note Pale straw colour.  Lively tropical aromas of citrus lime and orange blossoms on the nose.  The palate shows an excellent concentration of varietal characters with satisfying finish due to extended lees contact after primary fermentation.  A truly well balanced, easy drinking, fruit driven style. In the Vineyard Soil Type:  Sany Loam Irrigation Drip Irrigation Vineyard trellised against the Bottelary Hills, East-west row direction Harvest Wine grapes harvested at 23 degrees Balling In cellar Skin contact only during separation from shins.  Settling of juice overnight in wine tanks.  Remove juice from lease after settling.  Juice taken into fermentation tanks to be inoculated with selected wine yeast for fermentation. Cold fermentation for 2-3 weeks at 12-14 degree Celcius.