Spier Discover Chenin Blanc 2008

Name: Spier Discover Chenin Blanc 2008
Brand: Spier Discover
SKU: 19444

Ripe guava and tropical fruit present on a subtly herbaceous nose. The tropical fruit follows through to a fresh, crisp, approachable palate with a lingering aftertaste.

Serve with fresh tomato, Danish feta and capers pasta topped with pecorino cheese.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Anton Swarts and Frans Smit

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.62 % vol rs : 4.6 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 5.80 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now or within 2 years of harvest.

in the vineyard : Climate:
Average Temperature: Winter 10ºC; Summer 28ºC
Annual Rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 80-150 km

Soil:
Riverbed and Shale

Vineyard:
Trellised vines aged 6 to 13 years yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-14 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 21°-23° Balling.

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were de-stemmed, lightly crushed and pressed. The juice fermented in stainless steel tanks at 12-15ºC until dry. Maturation occurred for two months on the primary lees prior to stabilisation and bottling.

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