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Spier Private Collection Semillon 2001

Platter Wine Guide 2004 - 4 Stars
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2002 - Gold
The wine is pale yellow in colour with a green tint. Aromas of peach, pear and citrus are complemented by a hint of ripe melon. The citrus flavours follow through on the full-bodied, crisp palate where they are supported by subtle vanilla tones.

Serve with fresh fish, shellfish, chicken and vegetarian dishes.
variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]
winery : Spier Wine Farm
winemaker : Frans Smit
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.71 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 2.89  ta : 8.5 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2002 - Gold
Platter Wine Guide 2004 - 4 Stars

ageing : Enjoy now, or within 3 to 5 years from harvest.
in the vineyard : Average temperature - Summer 23.5°C, Winter 10°C
Annual rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 20 km
Soil: Clovelly

Vines that are 4 to 5 years old, and trellised in the Scott Henry system, yielded the grapes for this wine. Planted on a northwest-facing slope, the vines yielded 6 tons per hectare.
about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked at 23° Balling in mid-February.
in the cellar : The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. Following a settling period of 10 hours, the juice was inoculated with yeast and went directly into the barrels. Fermentation took place at 16° to 18°C. Batonage was applied once a week for 4 weeks, thereafter twice a month. Seven months of maturation – 40% of the wine in new French oak and 60% in 2nd-fill barrels.
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