Chenin Blanc
WINE OF ORIGIN WESTERN CAPE | south africa
Vintage: 2011 Region: Western Cape – South Africa Wine Analysis: Alcohol 14%, pH 3,34, Total Acidity 6,5 Residual Sugar 3,1gr/L Vineyards: The vineyards are exposed to fresh ocean breezes from the False Bay, which lies a mere 15 kilometers away. This cool climate yields delicate flavors, while at the same time providing optimal growing and ripening conditions. Climate & Soil:The 2011 vintage was, due to a 2°C higher day-night average temperature, 14 days earlier than the 2010 vintage. This ensured that we received our grapes before the extreme heat waves that normally have an effect on the fruit and freshness of the varietal. The physiological ripeness of the fruit was earlier which means that we received grapes with excellent cultivar character with natural fresh fruit acidity. The grapes were harvested from low yield-bearing bush vines (approx. 6 – 8 t /ha) from the Helderberg and Wellington regions. The blocks were divided in two sections and the canopy was left without removal of any shoots on the section, which was harvested. Winemaker:Team led by Johan Joubert. |
Winemaking:The grapes were harvested separately at sugar levels of 22 and 23ºB early in the morning and immediately cooled down to 12°C. Extended skin contact on both blending components followed and after a settling period, the wine was cold fermented and left on the lees for three months. 30% of the rich and riper, slightly botrytis style from the Helderberg vineyards was blended with 70% of the fresh and fruitier bush vine Wellington vineyards, which were harvested earlier. Winemakers tasting notes: Upfront tropical, guava flavors on the nose and ripe peach and pineapple aromas that follow through to the palate. This wine is an excellent example of a rich and ripe bush vine Chenin Blanc style with fresh, flinty flavors and a long, clean, crisp aftertaste. Food Pairings: Ideal to accompany all types of white meat, pastas and salads. Serve:The wine is ready to drink now or over the next 2 years. EAN code bottle: 3760204540159 |