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Producer comment:
We wanted this Chenin to be
respectful of Africa’s soul, a continent where everything
is spirit, passion and contradiction. You shall find it to be
dry yet tempting, its tones floral and fresh-fruity to both nose
and palate, but at the same time warm and complex. Our farm has
a leopard that lives in the mountains, protected by men. This
Chenin is dedicated to nature. To a leopard that perhaps, one
day, we shall be lucky enough to see.
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chenin blanc
Vintage
2007
Origin
Paarl
Harvest Date
February 2007 by hand
Blend Information
100% Chenin Blanc from our vineyards.
Bottling Date
August 2007
Climate
Mediterranean climate with moderate
summers and cold, rainy winters.
Rainfall of approximately 600 - 800 mm annually.
Soil
Pedeberg Mountain sandstone, granite
and shale.
Vinification
After the grapes were crushed, the must
was fermented with selected yeast at 13 °C. Once fermentation
was complete, the wine was racked, fined, filtered, stabilised
and bottled.
Serving suggestions
A good option is fish of any kind as
is grilled chicken, cheese soufflé, seafood pasta and gammon.
Tasting notes
A straw appearance with excellent varietal
expressions. Very intense aromas, which range from country hay,
floral, tropical fruit and apricots to spice. Plenty of ripe fruit
flavours. The hints of residual sugar are well balanced by acidity.
Intense rounded mouth feel, ripe pear opulence, long finish. Fresh.
Ageing Potential
Drinking exceptionally well now and
will gain in intricacy over the next two years.
Production:
150.000 bottles.
Ideal served at :
12-14° C.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol 14.72%
Residual Sugar 1.87g/l
Acidity 6.69g/l
pH 3.41
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