Ashton Kelder Satynwit 2009

Fresh crisp wine, well balanced with lots of tropical fruit flavours.

This wine is an ideal partner for a light summer lunch. Serve it with a fresh green salad or a fish dish of your choice.

variety : Colombard [ 60% Colombard, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.65 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.42  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

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

about the harvest: Date: February
Type: Hand & Machine
Yield: 10 - 18 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Yes
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol: Ferment for 10 days at 14° C
Malolatic: No
Lees contact/battonage: No
Barrel ageing: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: D.E. Filter
Stabilisation: Protein & cold

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