Chenin Blanc by L'Avenir 2008

Colour: Pale green-gold.
Bouquet: Sweet tropical fruits with hints of ripe pears and pineapple.
Palate: Crisp, fruity and well-rounded.

A refreshing Chenin blanc that expresses a tropical fruit palate with crisp pear and pineapple flavours and a vibrant richness.


variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Tinus Els
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.43  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vineyard region: Grapes were chosen from the fertile region of the Breede River Valley in the Western Cape, with vineyards situated 880m above sea-level.

Vintage: A warm ripening period in which the grapes matured to full ripeness with accentuated fruitiness.

about the harvest: Harvest date: The last half of February 2008.

in the cellar : Yeast: Select strains Saccharomyces Cerevisiae.
Fermentation: 14 - 20 days at 16° C
Maceration: None
Malolactic fermentation: None
Maturation: No wood
Fining: Bentonite
Bottling: 24th July 2008

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