Napier Lion Creek Chenin Blanc 2011

Lovely citrus on the nose with hints of pawpaw and pineapple, a well balanced acidity and a pleasant dry finish.

Spicy dishes, tropical fruit, mellow hard cheeses, fish and chicken. Perfect any time, any where.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Napier Winery
winemaker : .
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5.5 g/l  va : 0.39 g/l  so2 : 142 mg/l  fso2 : 26 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Soil: Broken down Granite & Cardiff
Root stock: Various
Trellis system: Perold system (1 wired)
Yield: 8 to 16 tons per hectare AGE : 8 to 38 years

in the cellar : Balling: 21° Celsius
Fermentation: 12°C in stainless steel tanks for 14-15 days
Bottled: June 2011

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