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Robertson Winery Range Beaukett 2008

Gentle muscat-scented, aromatic semi-sweet white wine with a smooth, subtle spicy palate. Generous and succulent, but nicely freshened by gentle acid with a fresh and clean finish.

Complements spicy curry and strong flavoured foods. Serving temperature: 8° - 10°C
variety : Colombard [ Colombard, Muscadel ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Francois Weich
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 10.6 % vol  rs : 17.8 g/l  pH : 3.26  ta : 5.78 g/l  
type : White  style : Semi Sweet  body : Medium  taste : Fragrant  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : 

2008 - 2009
in the vineyard : 

The run-up to the 2008 vintage was one with a lot of challenges for viticulturists and growers alike. Much more that the average rainfall during spring and early part of summer contributed to vineyards growing more vigorously. We were able to overcome these challenges by applying stricter and more frequent canopy management actions.

A new very accurate 14 day weather and disease forecasting model also enable us to manage growth by adjusting irrigation applications downward in advance when rain was forecasted. Mother Nature brought us a season which were coolers from the later part of spring right through to harvest. This cooler growing conditions, especially the cooler night time temperatures did influence the 2008 grape and wine quality very positively.

One would think that the more vigorous growing conditions would have impacted negatively on white wine quality, but with the correct management in the vineyard, the correct optimum ripeness decisions and leading winemaking practices we are proud to say that the overall white wine quality for 2008 is up there with the best!
about the harvest: Fruit was harvested very early in the morning from the last week of February to the middle of March from 35 specially selected grape growers in the Robertson Valley.
in the cellar : The wine was harvested at optimum flavour from a selection of vineyards. Keeping the fruit separate throughout fermentation, wines were produced with varying flavours and palate weight allowing a diverse choice when it came to blending. The wine was made reductively to prevent any oxidation and to ensure that natural flavours of the grapes could be retained.

Oak maturation : Nil
Fermentation temperature: : 14° - 15°C
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Robertson Winery Range Beaukett 2008
Colombard