L Avenir Chenin Blanc 1997

Spicy pears, lemon-scented nose. The palate is full of lively fresh flavours - pineapple in particular. Firm, long spritely finish.
A delicious wine to be enjoyed with a variety of cuisine or as an aperitif.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ Chenin Blanc ]

winery : LAvenir Vineyards

winemaker : Francois Naude

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.12 % vol rs : 6.6 g/l pH : 3.8 ta : 7.0 g/l

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Veritas 1997 - Gold
Wine Magazine Chenin Blanc Challenge 1998 - Winner

in the vineyard : Soil Type: Sandy on clay-loam base
Irrigation: Dry land
Age of vines: 24 years

about the harvest: Yield: 7 tonnes/ha

in the cellar : A long and cool ripening period resulted in full ripe berries with a big concentration of flavours. Made in a off-dry style to counter balance natural acidity.

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