Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc 2019

Inviting aromas of pineapple, stone fruit and lime blossom with underlying floral notes. A full, rich palate of 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 : 12.89 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.37 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2017 Vintage
NWC / Top 100 SAWines 2018 - Winner Double Gold Award

ageing : Ready for your enjoyment until end 2022.

about the harvest: The grapes were sourced from a old bushvine block from the estate and from other areas in the Western Cape. The Chenin Blanc grapes were harvested by hand between 22 and 23˚ Balling with good harvesting conditions throughout.

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank at 12.5˚C and lasted 7 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 once a month.

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