Ashton Kelder Petillant Blanc 2009

This is a uniquely soft, but uplifting fresh, lightly sparkling wine with lots of green fig preserve characters and hints of Muscat. The slight sparkle ensures a frothy mousse on the tongue, leaving you with a rich, silky mouth feel. (Perlé)

The slight effervescence and green fig character will be an ideal accompaniment to an assorted platter of soft, creamy cheeses.

variety : Colombard [ 80% Colombard, 20% Muscat de Frontignan ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 11.93 % vol  rs : 14 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : White  style : Semi Sweet  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Area planted: 200 ha
Age of vines: 5 - 20 Years
Rootstock: R99 & R110
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: 5 Wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel & Sandy Loam
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: Early March
Type: Hand
Yield: 18 ton/ha

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