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Bellingham The Bernard Series Whole Bunch Roussanne 2010

A deeply fascinating wine with graceful wild Cape flowers, indigenous fynbos and herbal tea aromas supported by soft kiwi, tropical pineapple and peach kernel vivacity well integrated with a subtly spiced finish laced with hints of honey richness. A unique white wine that delivers vibrant fruit and bracing freshness in youth.

This is a fantastic wine for gastronomy with power and weight to add complexity with a wide variety of flavours and textures.
variety : Roussanne [ 100% Roussanne ]
winery : Bellingham Wines
winemaker : Niel Groenewald
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 4.0 g/l  pH : 3.32  ta : 6.27 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2012 Winemakers' Choice Awards - Diamond Awards Wooded Chardonnay Category

ageing : Although still generous in structure, this wine will develop intriguing depth and dimension for up to five years in the cellar.br /
in the vineyard : Vineyard Practice
The grapes are grown in ancient weathered granite soils in small 5 year old vineyards where modest yields of between 7 - 9 tons per hectare produce great fruit, minerality and natural acidity typical of their Agter-Paarl pedigree.
about the harvest: Harvested by hand at optimal ripeness.
in the cellar : Softly pressed in whole bunches with reverence to the delicate skins of this variety. Cold fermentation in tanks preserves the inherent traits and fruit expressions. A small portion (15%) is fermented in second and third fill French oak barrels for three months to further enhance complexity and dimension.
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