Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2006

Nose bursting with passion fruit, guava and melon with good dollop of citrus with distinct limey notes. Bright and fresh in the mouth with repeat of all the nose promised. Well rounded and fresh. Brisk, bright, fresh finish.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Niel Joubert Wines

winemaker : Ernie Lecht

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 18 years
Slope and aspect: South slopes of Simonsberg
Soil: Kroonstad
Trellis type: 3 wire Perold and Bush vines
Pruning: 2 arms 5 spurs per arm
Yield: 6 tons per hectare
Irrigation: Yes

about the harvest: Date: 7 February 2006
Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 23.6Âº Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation (white wines): 17 days @ 13ÂºC
Skin contact: 2 - 4 hours
Barrel maturation: None

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