Obikwa Fruity White 2010

A light, delicately fruity wine, blended from three grape varieties. This is the lightest of the light white wines. Lower in alcohol by at least one quarter than a normal white table wine, it is ideal for the health-conscious and those watching their kilojoule intake.

It is best enjoyed while still young and fresh. Soft and refreshing, the wine reflects the fruity aromas and flavours of the grape varieties in the blend. It has a crisp, clean, sweet finish.

Obikwa fruity white white should be served well chilled. It is an ideal lunchtime wine, complementing light summer salads and snacks, however versatile enough to be served at most occassions.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ Chenin Blanc; Colombar; Muscat ]

winery : Obikwa Wines

winemaker : Deon Boshof

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 7.5 % vol rs : 70 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Background
Taking its name from one of South Africa's early peoples at the Cape, this wine celebrates the endurance and ingenuity of the Obikwa people, as well as the resilience of the ostrich. Indigenous to the area, together they survived tough times and tough terrain.

This wine is made in the Adam Tas cellars in Stellenbosch.

The vineyards (Viticulturist Annelie Viljoen)
To ensure optimum quality and consistency, the Drostdy Wine Cellar chooses wines from selected co-operatives and wine farms to blend and produce wines which meet Drostdy-Hof's exacting standards.

in the cellar : The wines obtained from three fruity grape varieties, Chenin Blanc Colombar and Muscat are used to blend this wine.

The fact that there is less sugar to convert into alcohol during the fermentation process results in a lower alcohol wine. After crushing and gentle pressing, the must is pumped into settling tanks where it is left until the solid matter has settled at the bottom.

Cold fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. By controlling the fermentation, a delicate fruity white wine is produced which is light in alcohol, yet full of flavour.

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Obikwa Fruity White 2010

Chenin Blanc

Deon Boshof