The FMC 2016

The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey.

Enjoy with special friends as an exciting aperitif or with spiced dishes, even mild seafood/ shellfish or curries. Great with exotic Eastern spiced foods.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 9.1 g/l  pH : 3.33  ta : 7.0 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS

The FMC 2015
Robert Parker – 94 points
SA Wine Index – Platinum 95+ points and
Certificate of Excellence
Platter’s 2018 – 4½ stars
The FMC 2014
Tim Atkin South African Report – 94 points
Gilbert & Gaillard Int. Competition - 95 points
Platter’s 2017: 4½ stars
Veritas 2016 – Silver
The FMC 2013
Platter’s 2016 – 4½ stars
IWSC 2015 – Gold Outstanding and Chenin
Blanc Trophy
Nedbank Green Wine Awards – Bloggers’
Choice Winner IPW
Wine of the Month Club Award – Best Chenin
Blanc of the Year 2016

ageing : Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.

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in the vineyard : Region: Stellenbosch
Soil: Clovelly soil, bush vines
Locality: South-south-west

about the harvest: Hand selected - primarily from low yielding, old bush vines (planted in 1974). Harvested at full maturity.
Yield: 3 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Maturation on the lees - total of 12 months in the barrel.

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