Spier Discover 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.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Anton Swarts and Frans Smit

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.57 % vol rs : 4.6 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 5.67 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now or within 2 years of harvest.

in the vineyard : Climate:
Average Temperature: Winter 10ÂºC; Summer 28ÂºC
Annual Rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 80-150 km

Soil:
Riverbed and Shale

Vineyard:
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 21Â°-23Â° 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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