Global Wine Chenin Blanc 2010

A fruity, crisp white with guava on the nose as well as passion fruit and citrus flavours. A well balanced Chenin with crisp fresh finish.

Will complement seafood, light dishes and salads.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : La RicMal Wines
winemaker : _
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.86 % vol  rs : 3.51 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5.77 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Terroir: Vineyards strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage.
Vineyard type:  Bush Vine, no irrigation.
Yield: 5 - 6 t/ha

about the harvest: Balling at Harvest: 21 - 22°B

in the cellar : Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 13°C. Grapes and juice handled reductively to prevent oxidation.
Maturation: Left on lees for 3 months to add complexity.

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