Torea Chardonnay 2009
Fruit-driven but complemented by underlying French oak.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Harvest Date: 29 March and 2 April 2009
Bottled Date: 29/09/09
Winemaker: Brian Bicknell
Brix at Harvest: 23.8
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1g/l
Titratable Acidity: 5.8g/l
pH: 3.5

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VINIFICATION
Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed then barrel fermented with indigenous yeast before maturation in French barriques for ten months.
APPEARANCE
Clear and bright
BOUQUET
Juicy, ripe lemons.
PALATE
Rich with fine acidity.
CELLARING
This wine can be enjoyed now but also has great cellaring potential.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Slightly chilled.
FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS
A number of dishes including pasta with a creamy sauce, soft cheeses and roast chicken.