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Fort Simon Chenin Blanc 2009

Tropical fruit punch, with hints of pineapple, quince,pear,guava and tea bush. A perfectly balanced wine with wood naunces, for a long lingering aftertaste.

Fresh citrus, lime approach with a touch of orange-peel and cinnamon, superbly blended with soft vanilla and apricot on the palate, for a long zesty aftertaste.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Marinus Bredell
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.98 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.12  ta : 7.4 g/l  va : 0.55 g/l  so2 : 119 mg/l  fso2 : 33 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : The grapes came from 19 to 21-year-old low trellised and bush vine vineyards planted in decomposed granite soil facing North to Northeast at between 195 and 300 meters above sea level.

about the harvest: The Grapes were selected from different blocks of vineyards and were handpicked in early March at an average of 23.5° B.

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