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Welmoed Heritage Chenin Blanc 2012

Pale straw colour. Succulent tastes of guava and clean fresh citrus fruits with a crisp finish. Easy-drinking wine style and can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.Serve with smoked salmon and cream cheese salad, or smoked snoek paté.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Welmoed Winery
winemaker : Stefan Smit
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.34 g/l  pH : 3.41  ta : 6.49 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Enjoy now or within the next two years.
in the vineyard : Grapes are sourced from the Stellenbosch region mainly from bush vines on hillside slopes, yielding very concentrated and complex tropical flavours. Vineyard blocks are selected prior to harvest season. Mediterranean climate with weathered granite soil type.
about the harvest: Fruit is harvested at optimum ripeness of 22° - 24° B.

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were given minimum skin contact and two days of settling of juice prior to fermentation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tank at temperatures of 13° - 15° C. After primary fermentation, wine is kept on its primary fermentation lees for two months which will add to the boldness and complexity of the pallet. No wood treatment.

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