2014 Eagles Rest 'Dam Block' Chardonnay
Crafted from the 20 rows that make up the Dam Block. A more feminine wine when compared with our other 2014 Chardonnay. Honeysuckle and lemongrass on the nose. White peach and grapefruit on the palate.
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Winery
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Analysis
| Blocks | Dam Block |
| Soil | Sandy loam with a yellow clay underlay |
| Elevation | 210m |
| Aspect | Steep south & gentle north facing slopes |
| Harvest | Hand picked 8/01/14 |
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Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
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Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
| Maturation | 10 months french oak |
| Use of oak | 25% new, 30% large format |
| Malolactic | No |
| Blending | 100% Dam Block |
| Alc % | 13.0% |
| TA g/L | 5.5 |
| pH | 3.32 |
| Baume | 12.5 |
Vineyard
| Blocks | Dam Block |
| Soil | Sandy loam with a yellow clay underlay |
| Elevation | 210m |
| Aspect | Steep south & gentle north facing slopes |
| Harvest | Hand picked 8/01/14 |
Winery
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Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
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Fermentation |
Wild yeast, French oak barrel ferment, temperatures between 15-25°C for 7-days |
| Maturation | 10 months french oak |
| Use of oak | 25% new, 30% large format |
| Malolactic | No |
| Blending | 100% Dam Block |
Analysis
| Alc % | 13.0% |
| TA g/L | 5.5 |
| pH | 3.32 |
| Baume | 12.5 |