Rijks 888 Chenin Blanc 2019

Intense nose of plum and ripe peach accompanied by notes of cracked almonds. These aromas carry through on a rich, multi-layered palate with a lingering, yet gentle, aftertaste.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Adriaan Jacobs

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.33 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.19 ta : 6.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Ageing potential of 10 years after vintage.

Full bodied white wine. Great food wine.

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 4.6 tons/Ha
Aspect: South-East facing bush vine

about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.

in the cellar : Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. 100% barrel fermented and matured for 16 months in a new and a 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrel. This wine was fermented with natural yeast to ensure that the uniqueness of our distinct terroir was revealed. Malo-lactic fermentation was not encouraged in order to protect the elegant varietal characters.

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Rijks 888 Chenin Blanc 2019

Chenin Blanc

Adriaan Jacobs