Spier Discover Chenin Blanc 2006

Peach, litchi and guava on the nose follow through to a fruity palate with a lingering finish.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or with lightly spiced food.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

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 27ÂºC
Annual Rainfall: 550mm
Proximity to ocean: 80km

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 - 12 years old, received supplementary irrigation and produced 10 - 14 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested in the early morning, crushed and pressed.

in the cellar : After four hours of cold maceration, the juice fermented in stainless steel tanks until dry. Maturation occurred on the lees for three months prior to racking and stabilisation.

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