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Shepherd's Cottage Chenin Blanc/Semillon/Chardonnay 2008

A blend in which the characteristics of each of the varietals’ in the blend contribute to creating a complex multi dimensional wine, with aromas of pineapple, pear and herbaceous nuances. Crisp on the palate, complimented by refreshing tropical and herbaceous flavours. The aftertaste lingers and invites the second sip…

Enjoyed chilled, on its own or with fresh line fish, seafood dishes, pastas and salads.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 45% Chenin Blanc 40% Semillon 15% Chardonnay ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : David van Velden
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.44  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
in the vineyard : Vineyard location: Stellenbosch Kloof - 150m above sea level, south facing, 15km from False Bay
Moderate Climate: Winter average temperature: 13º C (min 7º C, max 17º C) / Summer average temperature: 25.5º C (min 20.5º C, max 30.5º C)
Soil Type: Deep Hutton and Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 12 years average
Trellising: 4-wire hedge system with moveable wires
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs

As with all the wines produced in the Overgaauw cellar the Shepherd’s Cottage wines carry a quality signature: the commitment from the winemaking team to produce the best from the carefully nurtured fruit the harvest has to offer.

The Shepherd’s Cottage at Overgaauw was originally built in the late 1700’s to house the local Shepherd. It is a small quaint humble home, with thick old white washed walls and small windows which are protected by green shutters, each with a heart carved out in its centre. Four generations of van Veldens have made wine at Overgaauw and for the last two generations the newly wed van Velden children have had the privilege of calling this their home for the first few years of their married life.

Like the rest of the Shepherd’s Cottage range of wines this white blend celebrates the warmth, commitment and love shared in this humble home.
about the harvest: Harvest date: February to March 2008
Yield per hectare: 6 - 8 tons
Sugar at harvest: 22º-23º Balling
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