Robertson Winery Chardonnay "Kings River"
Country
South Africa
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
White Wine
Wine Region
Western Cape
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
vintage
2013 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
15%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
2013 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Carefully judged vineyard selection has provided a solid fruit foundation for this Chardonnay. Fruit was sourced from a premium block on the Kings River farm that is owned by the Colyn family since 1880, one of Robertson Winery’s 35 member families. The well-weathered deep Karoo soil on this farm with its generous lime content adds an underlying richness and complexity to this unique wine.
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Chardonnay
Palate
The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish.
Colour
Pale Straw yellow.
Aroma
Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch.
Palate
The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish.
Wine Pairing
:Chicken
:Mushroom
:Fish
:Seafood
:Vegetarian
Product details
Carefully judged vineyard selection has provided a solid fruit foundation for this Chardonnay. Fruit was sourced from a premium block on the Kings River farm that is owned by the Colyn family since 1880, one of Robertson Winery’s 35 member families. The well-weathered deep Karoo soil on this farm with its generous lime content, adds an underlying richness and complexity to this unique wine.
Winemaker’s comment :
Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish.
Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish.Brand