Ankerman Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay 2011

Tropical guava aroma and crisp acidity of the Chenin Blanc combined with the full richness on the palate of citrus derived from Chardonnay.

Serve chilled. A good companion to almost all food. Perfect with oysters, grilled fish and creamy chicken.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Chardonnay ]
winery : Daschbosch Wines
winemaker : Nicolaas Rust
wine of origin : Breedekloof
analysis : alc : 12.78 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.59  ta : 5.3 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Ready for immediate enjoyment.

in the vineyard : Appellation: Breedekloof South Africa
Age of vines: 10 years
Root stock: R99
TrellisSystem: Four wire extended Perold
Soil Type: Shallow wet duplex
Irrigation: Micro irrigation

about the harvest: Type: hand picked (early morning)
Yield: 12 tons
Date: Mid February
Sugar: 21 - 23ºB

in the cellar : Destemmed and crushed, settling, clean juice cold fermentation.

Cold fermentation @ 10 - 12 °C
Tanks: Stainless steel

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