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Mystery Melon 2004

Liquid old gold colour. A bouquet of apricots, peach, marmalade, honey and almonds. The sunshine flavours unfold delightfully on the palate with a full, rich mouthfeel.

Serve between 12 and 15°C. Ideal to serve with curry dishes and traditional bobotie. Enjoy with cheeses and paté’s or simply on it’s own.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Mystery Wines
winemaker : 
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.02 % vol  rs : 60.8 g/l  pH : 3.09  ta : 7.9 g/l  so2 : 142 mg/l  fso2 : 40 mg/l  
type : Dessert  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : Although drinking superbly now it will continue to develop further in the bottle over the next decade.
in the vineyard : Area: Koelenhof
Soil Type: Decomposed Granite
Age of vines: 25 years old
Trellising: Bush vine
Vine Density: 2700 per hectare
Yield: 5 tonnes per hectare
Irrigation: Yes - drip
about the harvest: Picking date: 12 March 2004
Grape Sugar: 26 – 27°B
Acidity: 6.45
pH at harvest: 3.59
in the cellar : The grapes were hand harvested to ensure coolness. The grapes were destemmed and crushed and left to cold soak overnight. Following a long pressing cycle to obtain as much sugar as possible, the grapes were left to start natural fermentation for two days, before a cultured yeast was added to complete the fermentation. The wine was left on the lees for several months prior to fining and filtration before bottling
Fermentation temperature: 15 – 18°C
Wood ageing: None
Total production: 250 Cases (12 x 750ml)
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Mystery Melon 2004
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