Ashton Kelder Chenin Blanc 2010

Name: Ashton Kelder Chenin Blanc 2010
Brand: Ashton Kelder
SKU: 23591

A dry and very crisp wine with flinty green characters on the nose and hints of fig and tropical fruits. The sweet middle palate and dry finish ensures a well balanced taste which complements the bouquet.

This wine's pleasant aroma and flintiness will be ideal with a tapas platter or game carpaccio.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Ashton Winery

winemaker : Philip Louw

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 12.82 % vol rs : 4.7 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Area planted: 180 ha
Age of vines: Varies, 15+ years
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: Perold & 5 Wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: End January
Type: Hand & Machine
Yield: 15 - 18 ton/ha

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