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Cardouw Chenin Blanc 2001

Superior dry white wine made from the noble Chenin Blanc variety. A well-defined stylish dry white wine. This Chenin Blanc has an appealing floral bouquet and rich aftertaste.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ Chenin Blanc ]
winery : 
winemaker : Johan Delport
wine of origin : Olifants River
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.42  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : White  
in the vineyard : These quality grapes were grown on the cool north-facing slopes of the Cedarberg and the Olifants River Mountain ranges which surrounded the Olifants River Valley. Most of these vineyards border on the snow line.
about the harvest: In the southern hemisphere summer lasts from September until the end of April. The grapes are harvested from mid-January until mid-April. Chenin Blanc being an early ripener, these grapes were harvested from late January to early February in the very early mornings, allowing the grapes to retain their fruitiness and flavours.
in the cellar : Cool crushed grapes underwent a three hour skin contact in static drainers before being fermented under controlled conditions at 15°C.
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