RW Winery Range Gewürztraminer 2011

Name: RW Winery Range Gewürztraminer 2011
Brand: Robertson Winery
SKU: 31735

Full bodied wine with honeysuckle and rose petals in bouquet. Rich and smooth with beautifully balanced sugar and acid give an extra interest by a touch of honeyed botrytis.

An uncomplicated wine ideal with fresh fruit based desserts and mild soft cheeses. Serving temperature: 8° - 10°C Allergens: Contains Sulphites

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variety : Gewurztraminer [ 100% Gewurztraminer ]

winery : Robertson Winery

winemaker : Francois Weich

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 12.28 % vol rs : 44.2 g/l ta : 6.8 g/l

type : White style : Semi Sweet body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : 2011 - 2012

in the vineyard : Our Gewürztraminer vines are planted in Karoo soils on well-drained mountain slopes. Vines are planted from North West to South East to utilize the prevailing sea breeze. The sea breeze cools down the fruit, extend the ripening period and build up concentrated flavours in the grapes.

Vintage
The 2011 vintage resulted in wines of excellent flavour and complexity. After a cold winter, temperatures rose during the latter part of August ensuring even bud break. The absence of strong North Westerly winds during the initial growing season meant strong vine growth. Vine vigour and berry size could be controlled with regulated deficit irrigation.

Although the first week of January was warm, night time temperatures cooled enough for the grapevines to recuperate effectively. The option of irrigating helped growers to manage warmer spells. Rain influenced decisions made during the first part of harvest. The remainder of the harvest saw fine weather and healthy grapes of excellent quality delivered to the cellar.

about the harvest: Six tons of grapes per hectare were harvested in the morning at 25ºB from two vineyards.

in the cellar : Only free run juice was used to ensure a delicate fruit component. Fermentation happened slowly in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 18 days at 15°C.

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