Tamaya Winemakers Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2011 (12 x 750mL), Limar Valley

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Tamaya Winemakers Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2011 (12 x 750mL), Limar Valley, Chile.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Dressed with a lively and brilliant, classic pale gold-yellow, this Chardonnay also offers the classic nose of ripe apples, pears, tangerines, pineapple and green olives. Dried nuts, white flowers and honey touches distinguish the grape, while the oak ageing expresses subtle notes of spiced vanilla. Round and juicy, the mouth is also very lively, with a structured freshness balanced with a lush mouth feel. The barrel ageing is subtle and integrated, contributing to the whole structure. The finish offers a tangible minerality and relives the crunchy fresh fruits, flowers and slight honey tones.

Vineyard: Tamaya North Vineyard, Limarí Valley – Chile

Age of the Vineyard: Vines planted in 1997

Time of Harvest: 11th-13th March 2011

Altitude: 240 metres above sea level

Harvest Method: All grapes were picked by hand in the early morning and transported to the winery in small 12kg containers and only healthy and perfectly ripe bunches were selected. Great care was taken to make sure they arrived in optimum condition.

Winemaker: José Pablo Martin

Alcohol: 13.0% vol.

Volume: 750 ml

Residual sugars: 2.0 gr/litre

Standard Drinks: 8.3

Best Served: 6°-8°C

Ageing: 8 months in 50% second use and 50% third use French oak barrels, followed by 2 months in tanks. Final blend from 90% barrels and 10% tank aged wine. (260512-61)