Deetlefs Semillon 2005

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - GoldSAA inflight 2006 - Economy Class
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Innovative winemaking gives a light green appearance and intense lemony herbaceous varietal aromas.The palate has intensity, length and balance with fine definition.

Meat: Spicy pork, roast veal, casseroles guinea fowl with bacon, Thai green chicken curry and herb roast chicken.Fish: Prawns, mussels and firm-fish dishes. Trout with almonds, barbecued snoek or yellow tail.Side dishes: Mushrooms in a cream sauce.

variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlefs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  ta : 6.20 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (73/100)
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Gold
SAA inflight 2006 - Economy Class
Veritas 2005 - Bronze

ageing : A multi-dimensional wine exhibiting excellent ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Rootstock: R99
Clone: GD1
Plant date: 1994
Hectares: 9 ha
Average Ton / Ha: 14t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Micro

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested at different stages of ripening between 15 February & 09 March 2005.

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