Knorhoek Chenin Blanc 2010

Tropical, rich, fresh pineapple and ripe citrus flavours with a smooth aftertaste and a very good maturing potential.

An unwooded serious food wine - versatile, enjoyed even with turkey, duck and Thai food.An unwooded serious food and everyday wine - versatile, enjoyed even with turkey, duck and Thai food.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg, Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 5.7 g/l pH : 3.51 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2006 - Bronze

ageing : Drink now or in the next 2-4 years.

about the harvest: The grapes are picked from old bushvines (35 years old) at full ripeness for a specific full style Chenin Blanc. The grapes are hand selected and only the best is kept.

in the cellar : The juice is handled cold reductively to enhance the natural flavours. Skin contact is given for up to 12 hours for maximum extraction. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is kept on the yeast lease for 8 months before it is racked and bottled.

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