Fort Simon Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Reserve 2003

Veritas 2003 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Silver

A gutsy wooded Chenin with quince and lime overtones, smooth with a touch of vanilla.


variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Marinus Bredell
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.01 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 6.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Silver
Veritas 2003 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Soil type: Decomposed granite
Trellising: Perold and bush vines
Irrigation: 2 x 50 mm additional

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 24 February 2003 – 01 March 2003
Yield: Average 9 tons / ha
Sugar level: 22.7 – 24.3°B
Fruit Acid: Average 7.0 g/l

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