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Arniston Bay Cape Crossing Chardonnay Chenin Blanc 2009

Pale straw colour. Lively tropical aromas of citrus, lime and orange blossoms, pallet shows good concentration with lingerie finish. Slight oak treatment which complements the easy drinking, yet complex, wine.

This wine is suitable for vegetarians, but not vegans. This wine is great on its own or with seafood, salads and good friends.

variety : Chardonnay [ 60% Chardonnay; 40% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Abraham de Villiers
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.21 g/l  pH : 3.36  ta : 5.68 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : This wine can be enjoyed now.

in the vineyard : Climate: Cool Mediterannean.

about the harvest: Yield: 8 - 12ton/ha.

in the cellar : Fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to retain inherent fruitiness. Rack from fermentation lees to fine lees. The wine is matured on staves (30% of final product receives oak treatment), or unoaked in tank for 6 months, kept on its primary fermentation lees for about 4 months. No malolactic fermentation is allowed.

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