Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2011

Name: Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2011
Brand: Cederberg Five Generations
SKU: 34835

Delicate aromas of honey, lime zest, roasted nuts and peaches laced with sweet vanilla undertones. Well integrated wood and ageing on the lees developed a full, rich palate with a smooth lingering finish. The Chenin blanc is concentrated and structured for longevity. An elegant well crafted wine.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.8 g/l pH : 3.50 ta : 6.7 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2014 International Wine and Spirit Competition - Silver Outstanding
2013 Veritas Awards: Silver - 2011 Vintage
2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 - Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 - Commended
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 : Bronze
Veritas 2011: Silver - 2010 vintage
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2011: Silver - 2010 vintage
Platter Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 Stars - 2010 vintage

ageing : Drink now up to 2017

in the vineyard : Facing: South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa and Sandstone
Age of vines: 10 years, Cederberg Mountain Range
Vineyard area: 1.2ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SN24/220 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 18 March 2011
Yield per Ha: 6.4 t/ha
Degrees Balling at Harvest: 23.5° Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation: 30 - 61 days at 13 - 14ºC with selected yeast strains, Barrel fermented
Barrel Maturation: 33% new / 33% 2nd/33% 3rd fill,
Medium toast Allier forest for 11 months, Regular bâttonage
6% Unwooded 2012 Chenin, 14% Viognier

Limited ± 360 cases production of six selected barrels from one block of vineyards.

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