Van Loveren Chenin Blanc No 5

This is a vibrant wine with flavours of guava, quince and pear, and a playful lime finish.

Enjoy with lightly spiced dishes, smoked chicken, creamy pasta or gourmet burgers.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Bussell Retief & Danelle van Rensburg
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.40 % vol  rs : 4 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 6.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fragrant  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
2023 Veritas Wine Awards - Double Gold
2023 National Wine Challenge - Double Gold
2022 Veritas Wine Awards - Double Gold
2022 National Wine Challenge - Double Gold
2021 Vitis Vinifera Awards - Gold
2021 Double Gold Awards
2019 Gold Wine Awards - Gold
2018 Vitis Vinifera Awards - Double Gold
2017 Gold Wine Awards

ageing : 1 year from vintage

in the vineyard : Tons per hectare: 15t/ha
Age of vine:  15 - 20 years
Soil: Well drained alluvial sandy soil; Karoo.
Trellising: 4 Wire Perold system
Irrigation: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

about the harvest: Grapes were machine-harvested and crushed

in the cellar : The juice was cold settled. Fermentation temperatures were kept low and post-fermentation lees contact provided to enhance flavour.

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