Stonecross Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2008

Name: Stonecross Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2008
Brand: Stonecross
SKU: 19046

Fresh lime and citrus aromas of the Chenin Blanc are enhanced by the structure and ripe peach fruit of the Chardonnay.

Chicken breast with mango, Smoked Pork and Greek salad.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 70% Chenin Blanc, 50% Chardonnay ]

winery : Deetlefs Estate

winemaker : Ilze van Dijk

wine of origin : Rawsonville

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 5.4 g/l so2 : 167 mg/l fso2 : 43 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 1 - 2 years

in the vineyard : Chenin Blanc
Rootstock: R99
Clone: 1061A
Plant Date: 1990
Hectares: 6.6 ha
Average Ton/Ha: 14 t/ha
Trellising System: 4 wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Micro
Height above sea level: 236
Direction: N/S

Chardonnay
Rootstock: R99
Clone: n/a
Plant Date: 1996
Hectares: 5.5 ha
Average Ton/Ha: 13 t/ha
Trellising System: 4 wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip
Height above sea level: 234
Direction: N/S

about the harvest: Grapes were picked at different stages of ripening from 14 - 23 February 2008.

in the cellar : The different components were kept separately before the blend was finalised.

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