Swear to God - Chardonnay 2008
Released on: May 1, 2011
Colour: Rich golden straw.
Bouquet: Nutty, peachy aroma's.
Palate: Displays citrus and peachy fruit flavors.
Food Pairings: Enjoy with creamy pasta’s or chicken.
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Harvest Notes
Due to a cold spring, the 2008 harvest began two weeks later than the previous vintage. The Swear to God is comprised of 100% estate grown Chardonnay, which was handpicked in the cool days of mid-October.
Winemaking
After the Chardonnay from our upper block was harvested, the fruit underwent a process that involved sorting pre and post de-stemming and then proceeding with a whole berry press, instead of leaving the Chardonnay on the stems while pressing. After pressing, the juice was left to settle for several days before being warmed, racked and inoculated into 100% French oak barrels. As a result, the Chardonnay was 100% barrel fermented. The Chardonnay was left in wood for 16 months and then transferred to tank to await bottling.
