Kaapzicht Combination 2005

The light tropical fruit salad flavours of Chenin Blanc is lifted with zesty lemongrass and Cape gooseberry tones from the Sauvignon Blanc component; fresh and easy-drinking.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 70% Chenin Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Kaapzicht Wine Estate

winemaker : Danie Steytler

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.85 % vol rs : 4.3 g/l pH : 3.18 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Selected for Swiss Air Lines

ageing : 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : Vines planted in weathered granite topsoil and crumbly clay sub-soil. Yield of Â±10 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : The Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are made separately in the reductive method, the juice is given up to 24 hours skin contact and 2 Â½ months on the leese before sulphuring up. The two wines are then blended together to produce the best Combination of both cultivars.

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