Glen Carlou Tortoise Hill White 2008

Colour: Light straw green, brilliant crystal clarity.
Aroma: Grass, guava, gooseberry, litchi, kiwi fruit and mixed tropical fruit obvious on the nose.
Flavour: Perfumed, floral and lemon drops on the first taste mingle with developing tropical fruits of litchi, mango and banana.
Finish: Fresh, crisp acidity that lingers on the palate with a creamy mouthfeel. Long, smooth finish with a firm acid dryness that maintains freshness.


variety : Viognier [ 43% Viognier 33% Sauvignon Blanc 19% Verdelho 5% Semillon ]
winemaker : David Finlayson
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.15  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2007 - 2009

about the harvest: Harvested in February 2007.

in the cellar : Handpicked grapes were whole bunch pressed prior to fermentation: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier in stainless steel. Matured on the fine lees for three months. The wines were then filtered, blended and bottled.
Bottling date: May 2007

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