Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc 2018

Inviting aromas of pineapple, guava and white peach with underlying floral and green fig notes. A full, rich palate of tropical fruit, citrus and spice leads into a long fresh honeyed finish.

Sushi, shellfish, salads, Chinese cuisine, chicken dishes with a creamy sauce.
Serving temperature: 8 - 12˚C.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Rickety Bridge Estate

winemaker : Wynand Grobler

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.9 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 5.2 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2019 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards - Gold

ageing : Ready for your enjoyment until end 2021.

in the vineyard : Grapes were selected from 46-year-old vines on our Basse Provence estate in Franschhoek, the vineyard yields only 3.5 tonnes / ha.

about the harvest: Grapes were selected from 46-year-old vines on our Basse Provence estate in Franschhoek, the vineyard yields only 3 tonnes / ha. The Chenin Blanc grapes were harvested by hand between 22.5˚ and 23.4˚ Balling with good harvesting conditions throughout and the drought effecting yields.

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank at 12.5˚C and lasted 25 days. 10% of the wine was barrel fermented in older oak and left to age for 6 months in an oak Foudre. The wine was left on its primary lees for six months and stirred three times a week to enhance flavours and mouth-feel.

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