Rijks Touch of Oak Chenin Blanc 2010

The nose shows a touch of honey over piercing green apple, fine fruitiness and freshness. These aromas are well supported by a subtle touch of oak. The palate is layered and well balanced which makes this an elegant wine with great finesse.

Serving Temperature: Recommended to be served at 13°C.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 13.74 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Bronze

Platter 2011 4½ stars

Rated as one of the Top 100 Wines in SA in 2011

South African Airlines First Class on-board listing

Platter 2013 4½ stars

ageing : 5 Years after vintage, but should give more pleasure if consumed now.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Neville Dorrington
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Aspect: south-east

about the harvest: Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours.

in the cellar : Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. Wine was cold fermented to show freshness and fruit, but kept on the lees for 11 months to give the wine a creamy mouth-feel. 20% of barrel-fermented wine was blended with the tank-fermented portion to add a wooded dimension.

Production: 2100 x 6 x 750ml

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