Fleur du Cap Natural Light 2007

Name: Fleur du Cap Natural Light 2007
Brand: Fleur du Cap
SKU: 14977

This refreshing, crisp and light-bodied wine has ample fruity aromas with just a touch of Muscat, whilst the lively palate has a pleasant, fresh acidity to it.

The wine is ideal for picnics and a variety of light foods. The typical freshness and delicate fruity hints of Muscat make it a good aperitif wine.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 90% Chenin Blanc, 10% White Muscadel ]

winery : Fleur du Cap

winemaker : Pieter Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 9.92 % vol rs : 9.7 g/l pH : 3.39 ta : 7.6 g/l

type : White body : Light

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Terroir
Climate, soil, altitude and slope orientation is selected to capture as much varietal character as possible. The climate is mild with south and east facing slopes offering natural protection against late afternoon sun. Cooling breezes from both the Atlantic Ocean ensure rich, slow growing crops. The soil is predominately medium textured and well-drained with good water holding capacity.

The Vineyards (Viticulturist: Bennie Liebenberg)
The grapes were sourced from selected vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Wellington and Malmesbury regions. Some of the vines are bush vines while some are on the trellised system. All the grapes were cultivated under dryland conditions. A yield of 8-10 tons/ha was produced. Pest and disease control was implemented according to South African subjective IPW standards.

about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked at optimum ripeness for this specific style of low alcohol wine. The Chenin blanc was picked at 19Âº Balling from the middle until the end of February and the White Muscadel was picked at 21.5Âº Balling in the middle of March.

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