Springfontein Terroir Selection Chenin Blanc 2014

Name: Springfontein Terroir Selection Chenin Blanc 2014
Brand: Springfontein
SKU: 37830

This Chenin Blanc is true to the terroir with tropical fruit and oak and vanilla notes. The palate is fresh with lively minerals,and a touch of creamy finish.

Enjoy on its own or with salads, chicken or other light dishes.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Springfontein Wine Estate

winemaker : Tariro Masayiti

wine of origin : Overberg

analysis : alc : 14.26 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Up to 4 years after vintage if cellared correctly.

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in the vineyard : Vineyard: Altitude 6 m above sea level
Soil Type: Calcified sand dunes
Rootstock: Ramsey
Age of Vines: 16 years
Trellising: 5 wire, vertical shoot positioning, double lengthened (Perold system)

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested by hand early morning on a cooler day to retain characteristic fruit.

Picking date: 05/03/2014
Yield: 7.7 tons / ha

in the cellar : After destemming, the grapes were crushed and pressed with minimum skin contact. The juice was settled to clarify over 48 hours before fermentation in 2nd Fill French oak barrels and matured on lees for 14 months. The wine further matured in stainless steel tank before bottling.

Fermentation temperature: 18° - 20° C in 2nd fill barrels
Bottling date: 29/09/2015
Production: 3 796 bottles

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