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Spier Discover Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Ripe guava and tropical fruit present on a subtly herbaceous nose. The tropical fruit follows through to the palate, where it is joined by a medley of green figs, kiwi and asparagus. A fresh, crisp, approachable wine with a lingering aftertaste.

Serve with fresh tomato, Danish feta and capers pasta topped with pecorino cheese.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Spier Wine Farm
winemaker : Anton Swarts and Frans Smit
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.57 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.67 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 10 °C; Summer 28°C
Annual rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 80-150 km

Soil:
Well drained and aerated soils, from alluvial and ancient riverbeds and Shale.

Vineyard:
Trellised- and bush vines aged 6-12 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 wine is made up of 90% free run juice and 10% slightly pressed juice. The juice from each cultivar fermented separately in stainless steel tanks until dry. Fermentation temperatures were ±12-15ºC. Wine blended, maturation occurred for two months on the primary lees prior to stabilisation and bottling. A blend of 60% Chenin Blanc and 40% Sauv Blanc.

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