SOUTH AFRICA
Six Hats Chenin Blanc
2010 Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Koffieklip and oakleaf soils. |
| Vine Age: |
21 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
Middle to end of Feb 2010 |
| Yield: |
Below 9 tons per hectare |
Vinification:
Grapes were machine harvested as well as hand-picked. Only the free run juice was settled and inoculated with selected yeast strains in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place under controlled conditions at 12 °Centigrade.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Light straw colour. |
| Nose: |
Fresh tropical fruit with aroma's of peach and pineapple. |
| Palate: |
A wine with a refreshing acidity, fruit and a spiciness on the palate. |
| Other: |
Enjoy as an aperitif, seared tuna or spicy Asian cuisine. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
13 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.2 |
| TA (g/l): |
6.5 |
| pH: |
3.35 |
