Stonedale Chenin Blanc 2012

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, complimented 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 ]

winery : Rietvallei Wine Estate

winemaker : Kobus Burger

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 11.52 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.38 ta : 6.7 g/l va : 0.26 g/l so2 : 124 mg/l fso2 : 34 mg/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : Rietvallei Estate mostly comprise of calcareous (red clay & lime mix) soil. 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 °C till dry. The wine is then left on the lees for at least three months before bottling.

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