Ankerman The Whistle Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2012

Tropical guava aroma and crisp acidity of the Chenin Blanc combined with the full richness on the palate of citrus derived from Chardonnay.

Serve chilled. A good companion to almost all food. Perfect with oysters, grilled fish and creamy chicken.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Chardonnay ]
winery : Daschbosch Wines
winemaker : Nicolaas Rust
wine of origin : Breedekloof
analysis : alc : 12.78 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.59  ta : 5.3 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Ready for immediate enjoyment.

in the vineyard : Appellation: Breedekloof South Africa
Age of vines: 10 years
Root stock: R99
TrellisSystem: Four wire extended Perold
Soil Type: Shallow wet duplex
Irrigation: Micro irrigation

about the harvest: Type: hand picked (early morning)
Yield: 12 tons
Date: Mid February
Sugar: 21 - 23ºB

in the cellar : Destemmed and crushed, settling, clean juice cold fermentation.

Cold fermentation @ 10 - 12 °C
Tanks: Stainless steel

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