Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2013

Name: Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2013
Brand: Mulderbosch
SKU: 36228

The wine exhibits fruity aromas typical to the variety:mango, papaya and ripe grapefruit come to the fore,whilst subtle oak character lends depth to the aromatic profile. With an entrance of tangy acidity, the palate fleshes out to a succulent and weighty mouthful. there is an element of mineral freshness which accentuates the crisp, clean mid-palate and continues through to the long, rich finish.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Mulderbosch Vineyards

winemaker : Adam Mason

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.05 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 6.0 g/l so2 : 121 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l

type : White style : Off Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2012 Vintage 4 stars Platter’s SA Wines
2012 Vintage 88/100 Tim Atkins SA Report 2014 (UK)
2011 Vintage 3½ stars Platter’s SA Winess
2011 Vintage 86/100 Wine Spectator (USA)
2011 Vintage 89/100 Steve Tanzer (USA)
2010 Vintage Top 100 SA Wines 2012

in the vineyard : Most vineyards were dry-farmed bush vines, with approximately 40% trellised. Ripeness levels varied across the spectrum to contribute a range of fl avours and textures to the fi nal wine.

in the cellar : sonBarrel Againg: 10% new French Oak, 90% stainless steel tanks for eight months

Method: Once pressed, the free-run juice was fermented in a combination of french oak barrels (10%) and stainless steel tanks (90%). The wines rested on lees for 8 months before blending took place.

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