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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse (MCC) 2012 SOLD OUT

Ken Forrester Wines has a superb reputation for Chenin Blanc, and this first sparkling wine in the classic tradition is no exception.

An ideal bubbly to celebrate with and equally at home with light creamy chicken and fish dishes.
variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Ken Forrester
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol  rs : 2.68 g/l  pH : 3.21  ta : 6.41 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : A carefully selected cool vineyard site allows the grapes to mature while maintaining the all important refreshing acidity.

Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg
Age of Vines: 37 years old
Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand) Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Locality: South-south-west
Yield: Approx 4 - 6 tons / Low trellis
about the harvest: Yield: Low trellis
Yield: Approx 4 - 6 tons
in the cellar : Made by the Cap Classique or traditional method, this wine aged for 14 months on less to develop a creaminess and delicate mousse while still maintaining bright, fresh apple, pear and quince aromas.
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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse (MCC) 2012 SOLD OUT
Chenin Blanc