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Bellingham The Bernard Series Whole Bunch Roussanne 2009

A deeply individualistic wine with graceful wild Cape flowers, indigenous fynbos and herbal tea aromas supported by soft kiwi, tropical pineapple and peach kernel vivacity well integrated with a subtly spiced finish laced with hints of honey richness. A unique white wine that delivers vibrant fruit and bracing freshness in youth, although still generous in structure to develop intriguing depth and dimension for up to five years in the cellar.

variety : Roussanne [ 100% Roussanne ]
winery : Bellingham Wines
winemaker : Niel Groenewald & Mario Damon
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.13  ta : 6.60 g/l  
type : White  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Vineyard Practice
The grapes are grown in ancient weathered granite soils in small 5 year old vineyards where modest yields of between 7 - 9 tons per hectare produce great fruit, minerality and natural acidity typical of their Agter-Paarl pedigree.
about the harvest: Harvested by hand at optimal ripeness.
in the cellar : Cellar Treatment
Softly pressed in whole bunches revering the delicate skins of the variety. Cold fermentation in tanks preserves the inherent traits and fruit expressions. A small portion of 15% is fermented in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 3 months to further enhance complexity and dimension.
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