Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2004

Veritas 2006 - Double Gold
2006 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver
John Platter 2004 - 4 Stars
A statement wine! Limited Â± 120 cases production Delicate floral and honeyed whispers. Lime with some biscuit aromas. A fat juicy palate, fragrant rich in ripe oaky/lees character. Full length with good acid backbone. Concentrated, structured for longevity. An elegant well crafted wine.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 7.0 g/l pH : 3.3 ta : 7.0 g/l va : 0.33 g/l so2 : 125 mg/l fso2 : 40 mg/l

type : White wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2006 - Double Gold
2006 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver (82/100)
John Platter 2004 - 4 Stars

ageing : Maturation potential now to 2010.

in the vineyard : Vineyards: Facing South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa
Age of vines: 27 years
Vines per hectare: 2 760
Vineyard area: 1,2ha
Trellised: Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Yield per hectare: 4t/ha
Clone: SN9 (Davis) on Ramsey

about the harvest: Harvest date: 12 March 2004
Degree Balling at harvest: 22,8Âº Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation
Skin contact for 4 hours
Press
Settled for 2 days at 11ÂºC
Fermentation temperature 11-12ÂºC in 60% new & 40% 2nd fill French Oak
Fermentation days 44
Period in wood 11 months

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