OUR
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Chardonnnay
Vignerons
Selection
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John Platter - 
Winemaker's Comments
"Outstanding oak and fruit
integration is once again shown in this wine. A
full, rich, creamy mouth feel of almonds and vanilla
with a lingering aftertaste of smoky peach and citrus."
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| Viticulture: |
Vine age: 20 years. Density:
4,000 vines per hectare. Yield: 5-6 tons
per hectare. A low canopy allowed optimal
sunlight penetration. Minimal irrigation
was used. The fruit ripened slowly allowing
the development of small bunches with highly
concentrated flavours. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were picked at 24.9ºB
and whole-bunch pressed to 1.2 bars of pressure.
The juice was left to settle for two days
and racked to barrel. Using only wild yeast,
fermentation occurred over a two month period.
The wine spent 12 months on the lees. New,
small French oak barrels were used. |
| Production: |
9000 bottles |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 14.62 vol% -
Total Acid:6.0 g/l - Residual Sugar: 2.4g/l
- pH: 3.53 - Brix@harvest:
24.5 ºBx |
| Price: |
R150.00 per bottle | R1620
per 12 bottle case |
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John Platter - 
Winemaker's Comments
"Intense layers of citrus with
subtle notes of green apple on the after palate.
An elegant aperitif or serve with sushi, Mediterranean
and Thai dishes."
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| Viticulture: |
Vine age: 20 years. Density:
4,000 vines per hectare. Yield: 5.5 tons
per hectare. A low canopy allowed high sunlight
penetration. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were harvested at
23.8ºB and whole-bunch pressed to a low1.4
bar of pressure. Using two different types
of yeast, fermentation occurred over a 14
day period. The wine spent four months on
the gross lees before stabilisation, filtration
and bottling. |
| Production: |
5040 bottles |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 13,8 vol % - Total
Acid:6.1 g/l -Residual Sugar: 4.9g/l - pH:
3.24 - Brix@harvest: 22.8 ºBx |
| Price: |
R70.00 per bottle | R840
per 12 bottle case |
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John Platter -
Winemaker's Comments
"Deep ruby colour with inviting
warm aromas of vanilla, spice and red currant, this
full bodied wine provides a well rounded mouth feel
with elegant, rich flavours and soft, integrated
tannins. The wine portrays the character of the
carefully selected vineyard site and is a limited
release." |
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| Area/Origin: |
Coastal |
| Viticulture: |
Vine age: 9 years. The vineyards
achieved top viticulture honours in 2007,
winning a gold medal in the Vinpro Block
Evaluation competition . |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were whole-bunch selected
and hand harvested into 20 kg boxes at 24.2ºB.
Further bunch selection took place before
crushing and de-stemming. Fermentation occurred
in 500 kg open-top fermenters using only
wild yeast, with punch-downs by hand six
times per day for maximum extraction.
Fermented grapes were manually loaded to
avoid unnecessary pumping. Grapes were moderately
pressed and moved to new French oak barrels
for 18 months. No filtration took place,
and the wine was bottled by hand. |
| Maturation: |
15 months in 225-litre brand
new French barrels. Three different coopers
were used. |
| Production: |
840 bottles |
| Tasting Notes: |
Deep ruby red colour with
inviting warm aromas of vanilla mixed with
spice and red current fruit. This full-bodied
wine provides a rounded mouth-feel with
elegant, rich flavours and soft, integrated
tannins. This wine portrays the true character
of the carefully selected vineyard site. |
| Bottle Maturation: |
Drink now or over the next
8 years. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 14,5% - Total
Acid: 6.1g/l - Residual Sugar: 3.03g/l -
pH: 3.45 |
| Price: |
R250.00 per bottle | R2700
per 12 bottle case |
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John Platter -
Winemaker's Comments
"An opulent, full-bodied wine
with supple, vibrant fruit and tannins. Spicy, white
pepper, smoky aromas pervade a ripe, fruit-driven
profile. Drink now or within the next 9 years."
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| Viticulture: |
Vine age: 11 years.
The vineyards achieved top viticulture honours
in 2006, winning a gold medal in the Vinpro
Block Evaluation competition. |
| Vinification: |
The best quality grapes
were selected, gently pressed and fermented
in half-ton open-top fermenters. The grapes
were punched down by hand six times a day
and fermented until dry. The wine underwent
malolactic fermentation in barrel and was
matured for 18 months in second-fill French
oak to produce a well-integrated, complex
profile . |
| Production: |
13 200 bottles |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 14.37% - Total
Acid:6.0g/l - Residual Sugar:4.6g/l - pH:
3.77 |
| Price: |
R120 per bottle | R1296
per 12 bottle case |
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New Release
Winemaker's Comments
"An elegant, medium-bodied
wine with rich, intense layers of chocolate, creamy
mulberry and subtle tannins, with a hint of mint
on the finish." |
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| Viticulture: |
Vine density – 4,500
vines per hectare. This block is well balanced
and has yet to reach its full potential.
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| Vinification: |
The best quality grapes
were selected and picked at optimum tannin
ripeness, gently crushed and fermented in
stainless steel tanks. The wine matured
for nine months in small, third-fill French-
and American oak barrels. |
| Production: |
Alcohol: 14.53 % -
Total Acid: 6.1g/l - Residual Sugar: 4.9g/l
- pH: 3.4 |
| Analysis: |
Veritas Silver 2008,
4 stars Platters Guide to South African
wine |
| Price: |
R75.00 per bottle |
R900.00 per 12 bottle case |
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John Platter - 
Winemaker's Comments
"A richly textured, well balanced
wine layered in classic notes of capsicum and passion
fruit, with a fresh, zesty finish. Serve as a refreshing
aperitif or pair with fresh salads, seafood and
pasta. Drink now or within the next 4 years ." |
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| Viticulture: |
Vine age: 21 years
- Density: 4,000 vines per hectare - Yield:
4.9 tons per hectare - Probably the most
balanced block on the farm in terms of vine
growth and yield. A high canopy protected
the grapes from sunburn. Intensive and calculated
irrigation was used to combat the heat. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were picked
in three stages; the first for natural acid;
the second, four days later, for fruit concentration;
and the third a further four days later,
for mouth feel. All pickings were done early
in the morning and the grapes were vinified
using highly reductive processes.
The juice remained in contact with the skin
for six hours before pressing, and was settled
for 24 hours before racking. Fermentation
occurred over a 13 day period using three
different yeast types before the wine was
filtered and bottled. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 11.97% - Total
Acid: 5.8g/l - Residual Sugar:2.7g/l - pH:
3.67 |
| Price: |
R60.00 per bottle |
R648.00 per 12 bottle case |
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New Release
Winemaker's Comments
"The 2008 vintage of our Semillon
Vigneron's Selection has developed into a well-integrated
wine with exciting nutty and honey flavours and
is a limited release. This wine will develop even
further over time and will complement any seafood
and Mediterranean style dishes. " |
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| Soil type: |
Well-drained and
lightly-structured Clovelly and Avelon
soils. |
| Weather: |
A good Semillon vintage
with cool moderate conditions throughout
the growing season followed by very high
temperatures during the ripening period. |
| Viticulture: |
Vine age - 12 years;
vine density - 2800 vines per hectare;
yield – 6/9 tons per hectare. 100% Dry-land
management. Vines are planted 1.40 meters
apart to avoid density as Semillon can
be vigorous in growth. Intensive leaf
and shoot management in October allows
for even ripeness and enables shade for
fruit concentration development. This
is one of GlenWood’s award winning vineyards. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were given
8 hours of skin-contact before pressing
to 1.4 bars of pressure. The juice was
left to settle for 2 days before racking
to barrel. Using only wild yeast, fermentation
occurred over a 3 month period. The wine
spent 12 months on the lees. Only new,
small French oak barrels were used. The
wine was bottled-matured for an additional
12 months before release. |
| Maturation: |
12 months in new
French oak barrels. Selection of 2 different
coopers. After barrel maturation the wine
was bottled matured for an additional
12 months before release. |
| Bottle maturation: |
Enjoy now or over
the next 6 years for further complexity. |
| Production: |
80 12-bottle cases. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 12.97 Vol
% - Total acid: 5.60 g/l - Residual sugar:
1.7 g/l - pH: 3.40 - Brix@harvest: 22.50
ºBx |
| Price: |
R160.00 per bottle
| R1920.00 per 12 bottle case |
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