SOUTH AFRICA
Six Hats Viognier
2010 Viognier
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Koffieklip and oakleaf soils. |
| Vine Age: |
7 |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
Middle to end of Feb 2010 |
| Yield: |
Below 8 tons per hectare |
Vinification:
Grapes are predominantly sourced from Fairtrade
vineyards in the Swartland region. These are trellised
vineyards and grow on koffieklip and oakleaf soils.
The vineyards are meticulously farmed to produce wines with great depth.
Grapes were machine harvested and only the free run juice was used. Settled and inoculated with selected yeast strains in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place under controlled conditions at 12 °Centigrade.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Straw to light gold. |
| Nose: |
Dried peach, apricot and floral aromas. |
| Palate: |
Great tropical notes with a medium complexity. |
| Other: |
Ideal companion to a variety of foods from shellfish and sushi to fragrant and spicy oriental dishes. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
3.8 |
| TA (g/l): |
6.22 |
| pH: |
3.4 |
