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Avontuur Sparkling Wine 2013 DISCONTINUED

Colour: Coral Aroma: Strawberries and a hint of ruby grapefruit tantalizes the nose. Flavour: Red berries and ruby grapefruit follows through from the aroma and lees maturation adds to the complexity which enhances the celebratory experience of this wine.

The Pinot Noir component and lees maturation adds body to a pleasant wine, which makes it more than suitable for any celebration. It pairs well with various dishes like sushi, main course salads, smoked fish or meat platters.
variety : Chardonnay [ 57% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir ]
winery : Avontuur Estate
winemaker : Jan van Rooyen
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.21  ta : 5.1 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : Until 2015
about the harvest: Harvested separately from different vineyards i early-Feb 2013 Average °B at harvest: 21° - 22° balling
in the cellar : Chardonnay was pressed lightly, cold settled & fermented to dryness. The Pinot Noir was harvested before the onset of full colour development in the vineyard and pressed after 3 hours of skin contact. This resulted in a perfect coral coloured juice with fresh fruity flavours developing after fermentation.

Blend: 57% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir

Bottling Date: 10October 2013
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Avontuur Sparkling Wine 2013 DISCONTINUED
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