Fairhills Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay 2011

Elegant and crisp medley of citrus aromas and melon undertones, creating an invigorating wine with a concentrated palate and a remarkably fresh finish.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Chardonnay ]

winery : Origin Wine

winemaker : Shawn Thompson / Alain Cajeaux

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.72 % vol rs : 3.97 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.63 g/l va : 0.38 g/l so2 : 137 mg/l fso2 : 55 mg/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Appellation: Western Cape
Area planted: 52 ha
Age of vines: 8 - 10 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Clone: SN1064B/CY3
Trellis system: 3 Wire
Irrigation: Yes
Vine density: 2500 vines/ha
Soil: Hutton & Clay
Climate: Coastal

about the harvest: Date: End of Feb
Type: Handpicked
Yield: 8 - 10 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Gentle Destalking
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): Maintained fermentation temperature at 14 - 16C
Yeast Strain: CKS 102
Malolactic (y/n): No
Lees contact / battonage: 4 month on fine lees with weekly batonnage
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): 5% French oak MT
Or other method of oak maturation (chips etc): No
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Kieselguhr
Stabilisation: Cold at -4ºC

Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? NO

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