Chenin blanc 2016
Intense tropical fruit aroma on the nose with a combination of guava, passion fruit and litchi flavours on the palate. It is well balanced with a crisp acidity and full mouth feel.
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Description
| Tasting Notes |
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This wine has an intense tropical fruit aroma on the nose with a combination of guava, passion fruit and litchi flavours on the palate. It is well balanced with a crisp acidity and full mouth feel.
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| Food Suggestions |
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Best on its own or with fish, chicken and spicy curry dishes. |
| Colour |
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Light yellow colour with slight green tinge. |
| Blend Information |
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100% Chenin Blanc |
| Ageing Potential |
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Ideal to drink now. |
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| Vinification |
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The Chenin blanc grapes was harvested at full ripeness. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures between 12 and 15°C. The wine was left on the yeast lees for a month before bottling to produce a full flavoured wine. |
| Technical Analysis |
Residual Sugar
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5.0 g/l |
| Total Acidity |
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5.3 g/l |
| pH |
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3.64 |
| Alcohol |
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13.0 % |
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