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Ashton Kelder Special Late Harvest 2008

This sweet, thick wine has a strong concentrated bouquet of citrus blossoms and apricots, balanced by intense dried orange peel and raisins on the palate. An aftertaste that reminds of brandy snaps.

This wine will complement the creaminess of a dessert such as crème brûlée.
variety : Muscat de Frontignan [ 100% Muscat de Frontignan ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 11.5 % vol  rs : 42.1 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Sweet  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Area planted: 25 ha
Age of vines: 18 - 25 Years
Rootstock: R 99
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: 5 Wire fence
Irrigation: Drip & Micro
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel & Sandy Loam
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: End February
Type: Hand
Yield: 15 - 18ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Yes
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol: 10 days at 14° C
Malolatic: No
Lees contact/battonage: No
Barrel ageing: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: D.E. Filter
Stabilisation: Protein & cold

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