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Savanha Chenin Blanc 2007

Ripe guava and tropical fruit present on a subtly herbaceous nose. The tropical fruit follows through to a fresh, crisp, approachable palate with a lingering aftertaste.

Serve with fresh tomato, Danish feta and capers pasta topped with pecorino cheese.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Savanha
winemaker : Anton Swarts and cellar master Frans Smit
wine of origin : Western Cape; Worcester
analysis : alc : 12.57 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.67 g/l  
type : White  taste : Mineral  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Enjoy now, or within 2 years of harvest.
in the vineyard : Climate
Average temperature: Winter 10°C; Summer 28°C
Annual rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 80-150 km

Soil
Riverbed and Shale

Viticulture
Trellised- and bush vines aged 6-12 years yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-14 tons per hectare.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 21°-23° Balling,
in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were de-stemmed, lightly crushed and pressed. The juice from each cultivar fermented separately in stainless steel tanks until dry. Maturation occurred for two months on the primary lees prior to stabilisation and bottling.
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