Alexanderfontein Chenin Blanc 2011

Colour: Light in colour.
Aroma: Fruit aromas with guava being prominent.
Flavour: Fruity, smooth with well balanced acidity.
Finish: Balanced with a long and rewarding aftertaste.

General: This is an unwooded Chenin Blanc that was planted in ideal terroir, cool climate, high altitude and close proximity to the sea.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Ormonde Wines

winemaker : Michiel du Toit

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.71 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.36 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2010 - 2011br /

about the harvest: Handpicked at 22.5°B the grapes had plenty of natural acidity in the juice and were also showing strong varietal character.

Harvest date: March 2010

in the cellar : After slow cold fermentation, the wine was racked off the lees immediately to ensure freshness in the wine and on the palate.

Bottling date: June 2010

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