DeWaal Young Vines Chenin Blanc 2009

A refreshing, mouth-watering wine. Ideal for summer lunches.
Young Vines was created out of the need to have a good wine-by-the-glass in gourmet restaurants.


variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : De Waal Wines
winemaker : Chris de Waal
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 6.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 1- 2 years

in the vineyard : Grape Varieties: Chenin Blanc
Location of Vineyard: Lower North facing slopes
Soil Type:Hutton
Rootstock: R99
Soil type: Hutton
Age of vineyards planted: 5 - 10 years
Method of trellising: 3-wire hedge

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 12 February 2008
Sugar level at Harvest: 23° Balling
Yield per Hectare: 10 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Fermentation & Maceration Period: 10-14 days
Cellar Maturation: Wooded (10 weeks on staves)
Bottling Date: June 2009

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