Stonedale Chenin Blanc 2009 [Export only]

This is a very fruity but dry Chenin Blanc expressing fresh citrus flavours together with lovely floral aromas of dried apple and musk sweets. The palate is crispy as a result of a good balancing acidity, complemented with a lingering aftertaste.

A perfect partner for salads, seafood and Asian cuisine. Ideal for outdoor picnics and no need for a corkscrew, it's screw-cap!Serve chilled (7 - 10°C).

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Kobus Burger
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 12.11 % vol  rs : 2.9 g/l  pH : 3.41  ta : 7.3 g/l  va : 0.37 g/l  so2 : 123 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Rietvallei Estate mostly comprise of calcareous (red clay and lime mix) soil.

The high content of lime gives the soil a very high pH which in return results in wines of a natural low pH. The Chenin Blanc vineyards are trellised and under irrigation and was established in 1970, 1977 and 1988.

about the harvest: The grapes are machine harvested early morning at approximately 21° Balling (Brix).

in the cellar : In the cellar only the free run juice is selected and after cold settling over night racked and transferred to stainless steel tanks. A special cultivated wine yeast is inoculated and the fermentation controlled at an average of 15° Celsius till dry. The wine is then left on the lees for at least three months before bottling.

Packaging details
Bottel volume: 750ml
Case size: 6 x 750ml
Pallet size: 120 x 6 x 750ml
Case weight: 7.42 kg Closure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)
EAN 750ml Bottle Barcode: 6009673830017
UPC 750ml Bottle Barcode (USA only): 89673300063-5
EAN 6x750ml Case Barcode: 6009673830024
UPC 6x750ml Case Barcode (USA only): 89673300064-2

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