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FAIRHALL DOWNS CHARDONNAY 2008

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Harvest Date:

29th March 2nd April 2008

Bottled Date: 22/2/09
Winemaker: Brian Bicknell
Brix at Harvest: 24.0
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: DRY
Titratable Acidity: 6.8g/l
pH: 3.3
Packaging: 12 bottle case

Variety
Chardonnay

Region
Marlborough

Style
Single vineyard

Vineyard
Fairhall Downs

Vinification
Hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented with indigenous yeast in french barriques for 10 months

Appearance
Clear and bright

Bouquet
Shows a blend of citrus and nectarine

Palate
Rich pallet with good texture and integration of oak

Cellaring
This wine can be enjoyed now but will intensify with careful cellaring

Serving Temperature
Slightly chilled

Food Accompaniments
Seafood with butter sauce, chicken, pasta with cream sauce, veal, turkey, ham, cheeses such as emmenthal, gruyeres & port-salut
 

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