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Rijk's Private Cellar Semillon 2002

Deep straw colour which is proof of a well extracted wine with loads of ripe fruits. Spicy nose with dashes of pear drops and tropical (gooseberry) fruits. Well balanced, juicy mouthfeel which leaves a lingering kiwi fruit / tropical fruit aftertaste.

variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.65 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 2.94 ta : 6.7 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Huge taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Trophy Winner at Fairbain Capital Trophy Wine Show - 5 stars

ageing : Enjoy now, great ageing potential for up to 5 - 7 years.

in the vineyard : Vines: Two vineyard blocks [0.77 ha & 0.35 ha]
HARVEST DATE 12 FEBRUARY 2002
Yield: 7.16 & 6.39 Tons / ha
Clone: GD 121 A
Trellis: Double Cordon

in the cellar : Night harvested and hand-picked. 100% Barrel-fermented, 11 months in French oak barrels, 20% new, 60% 2nd-fill, 20% 3rd-fill.

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