Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2013

This wine was produced from a single vineyard block. Nine selected barrels were used to produce 360 cases. Delicate aromas of honey, lime zest, roasted nuts and peaches laced with sweet vanilla undertones. Well integrated wood and ageing on the lees developed a full, rich palate with a smooth lingering finish. This Chenin Blanc is concentrated and structured for longevity. An elegant well crafted wine.


variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Cederberg
analysis : alc : 13.45 % vol  rs : 3.9 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’16: 4.5 star - 2013 vintage
Tim Atkin’15: 94 points - 2012 vintage
Decanter World wine Awards’15: Silver - 2012 vintage
Veritas’14: Silver - 2012 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’15: 4.5 star - 2012 vintage
Top 100 SA Wines’15 - 2012 vintage
Tim Atkin’14: 94 points - 2011 vintage
Robert Parker’14: 90 points - 2011 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’14: 4.5 star - 2011 vintage
Wine Spectator’13: 90 points - 2011 vintage
Veritas’13: Silver - 2011 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’12: 4.5 star - 2010 vintage
International Wine Review: 91 points - 2010 vintage
Veritas’11: Silver - 2010 vintage

ageing : Drink now up to 2017

in the vineyard : Facing: South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa and Sandstone
Age of vines: 12 years, Cederberg ward
Vineyard area: 1.2ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SN24/220 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 12 March 2013
Yield per Ha: 6.0 t/ha
Degrees Balling at Harvest: 23.5° Balling

in the cellar : 30 - 61 days at 11° – 14ºC with selected yeast strains, barrel fermented, new fill 33% , 2nd fill 33%, 3rd fill 33% in 400 ℓ barrels, medium toast tight grain for 11 months, regular bâttonage 12% unwooded 2014 chenin, 11% viognier

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