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Charles Fox Vintage Brut 2011

Pale gold, brilliant with fine elegant bubbles. On the nose apples, pear and a hint of lime with almond undertones. The palate follows through with a delicate show of white summer fruits, brioche and a complex creamy mid palate. Sustained freshness in length and finish.

variety : Pinot Noir [ 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier ]
winemaker : Nicolas Follet
wine of origin : Elgin
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 8.7 g/l  pH : 3.12  ta : 8.8 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Off Dry  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : In concordance with advice on clone and site selection from viticulturist Paul Wallace, 6.3ha of land was planted to 10 blocks of vines. These face north-east and south on an elevation between 230m and 300m above sea level.

Perold-trellised rows were planted in a north-west to south-east direction primarily to minimise wind damage.

An analysis conducted by soil scientist Johann Lanz indicates that the soils are mainly Tukulu with a thin horizon of clay grading into weathered shale in the subsoil. These soils are well suited to quality wine production. Water is well retained so drip irrigation is used twice a year at most.

Kevin Watt has been the consultant viticulturist since 2008.
about the harvest: The grapes are handpicked at 19° to 20° Balling during the first two weeks of February. Yields average 8 to 10 tons per hectare and all bunches are individually inspected before harvesting.
in the cellar : Gentle whole bunch pressing is used. Only estate-grown grapes are used in the wine.
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