Spier Discover White 2006

A medium bodied wine with tropical fruit and peach aromas on the palate; pleasant finish on the nose.

Serve chilled with salads, fish and white meat dishes.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 50% Chenin Blanc, 50% Colombard ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Jacques Erasmus

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 5.34 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle

ageing : Enjoy now, or within 2 years of harvest.

in the vineyard : Climate:
Average Temperature: Winter 10ÂºC; Summer 23.5ÂºC
Annual Rainfall: 650mm
Proximity to ocean: 20km

Soil:
Alluvial soils in an ancient river-bed with good drainage, aeration and water retention capacity.

Vineyard:
Trellised vines and bush vines planted east/west yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines are 6 - 10 years old, received supplementary irrigation and produced 10 - 12 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: The grapes for this wine were harvested in the early morning, then crushed and pressed.

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks until dry.

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