South Africa, Paarl
Chenin Blanc
Description
A medium-bodied wine. Crisp, dry and refreshing with tropical flavours of lemon, lime and white peach.
Awards
Silver Veritas
3 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Gold Ultra Value Challenge
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Grapes were harvested at 23°B and juice obtained by subjecting the whole bunches to a gentle tank press. After allowing settling for two days the clean juice was separated and wine yeast added. Initial temperatures were controlled at around 14°C but towards the final stages of fermentation it was allowed to rise to approximately 16°C thereby facilitating optimum conditions for completion of the process. After clarification the wine was stabilised for protein and tartrates.
Vineyard: Landskroon
Winter Rainfall approximately 600mm per annum. The estate is situated along the south western slopes of Paarl Mountain at an altitude of between 140 and 250 meters and benefits from cooling summer breezes from the Atlantic Ocean.Limited irrigation of between 50 and 100mm is applied during drier summers in order to allow for optimum development and ripening of grapes. Age of Vines: 5 – 8 years Clones: SN9, SN24B, SN481 Rootstock: R110, P1103 Vines per hectare: 3000 Trellising: Trellised vines
Soil Type
Vary from decomposed granites to well drained sandy loam with gravel underlays.
Viticulture
Grapes were harvested at 22°B.
Maturation
NONE
Color
Aromas
Taste
Food Pairing
A wine for everyday enjoyment and as an accompaniment to salads, fish and white meat dishes. Serve well chilled.
