Cederberg Bukettraube 2016

Name: Cederberg Bukettraube 2016
Brand: Cederberg
SKU: 40041

A rare cultivar with 77 hectares remaining left in the world.Cederberg Bukettraube is an explosion of aroma and flavour. It has prominent muscat flavours with apricot and floral notes on the nose.A well balanced wine with a delicate sweetness and a crisp acidity.

Enjoyed as an aperitif; partner to spicy fusion foods – not hot; sweet Cape curries, or goose liver and baked fruits.

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variety : Bukettraube [ 100% Bukettraube ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 22.4 g/l pH : 3.3 ta : 7.9 g/l

type : White style : Semi Sweet taste : Fragrant

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Wine Spectator Review '16: 87 points - 2014 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’16: 3.5 stars - 2015 vintage
Michelangelo Wine Awards’15: Gold - 2014 vintage
Tim Atkin’15: 90 points - 2014 vintage
Sommelier Wine Awards’15: Silver - 2014 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’15: Three stars - 2014 vintage
Robert Parker’14: 89 points - 2013 vintage
Tim Atkin’14: 90 points - 2013 vintage
Michelangelo Wine Awards’13: Silver
Veritas’12: Silver - 2012 vintage
Veritas’11: Silver - 2011 vintage

ageing : Optimum drinking time: 1 - 3 years after release.

in the vineyard : Facing: South-west
Soil type: Glenrosa & Sandstone
Age of vines: Average blocks of 14 years
Vineyard area: 6.5ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: BT5A (NIWW) on Ramsey.

about the harvest: Degree Balling at Harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 23° - 24.5° Balling.
Yield per hectare: 9t/ha
Harvest Date: 18 February - 10 March 2015

in the cellar : Reductive style, cold crush 8° C; Skin contact for 8 hours, light pressing; Settle for 2 days at 10° C; Fermentation for 49 days at 14° C with selected yeast strains; Fermentation is stopped leaving natural residual sugar of 22 g/l.

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