Avontuur Vintners Blend 2011

Name: Avontuur Vintners Blend 2011
Brand: Avontuur Vintners
SKU: 29536

Colour:Bright rose whilst young, to age into a salmon pink.
Aroma:Watermelon and cranberries with a slight smokiness from the oak.
Flavour:Strawberries and watermelon with pink grapefruit to add freshness. Wood treatment gives it a little bit of complexity without too much of an effort!
Finish:Light and elegant, with a pleasant mouth feel.

Perfect for summer drinking. Great with Sushi, Sashimi and Smoked Trout Salad and a match made in heaven with Melon and Parma ham.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 94% Chardonnay, 6% Pinot Noir ]

winery : Avontuur Estate

winemaker : Jan van Rooyen

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.3 g/l pH : 3.42 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum Drinkability: 2013

about the harvest: Harvested separately.
Harvest Date: End-Feb 2011
Average Degree Balling at Harvest: 23° - 24° Balling

in the cellar : Chardonnay was pressed lightly, cold settled& fermented to dryness. A portion of the Chardonnay was barrel fermented. The Pinot Noir was fermented on the skins and allowed to go through Malolactic fermentation after pressing from the skins. During late July 2011 the final blending commenced.

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