L Avenir Vin D Erstelle 1997

Lime, melon and pears on the nose, followed by an intense array of flavours in the mouth. A beautifully balanced wine, big and rich with an incredibly long aftertaste of tropical fruit, citrus and spice. An ideal accompaniment to spicy foods.


variety : Cape Riesling [ 33% Cape Riesling, 33% Weisser Riesling, 33% Colombard ]
winemaker : Francois Naude
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.75 % vol  rs : 6.5 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.1 g/l  
 wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
SAA 1999 - Long Haul Class
in the vineyard : Soil Type: Glenrosa
Irrigation: Dry land
Age of vines: 12 - 19 years

about the harvest: Yield: 6 - 9 tonnes/ha

in the cellar : Matured on the lees for approximately 4 months to add complexity before blending and bottling.

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