Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2003

Attention grabbing nose packed with fresh, ripe tropical notes with delightful mingle of citrus, guava and granadilla. Delicious in the mouth with ever-so-lively tingle, yet ultra smooth across the palate. Clean zingy finish. Beware the 15% alcohol as it drinks just too easily!

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Niel Joubert Wines

winemaker : Ernie Leicht

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol rs : 7.0 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 4.7 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 13 years
Slope and aspect: South slopes of Simonsberg
Soil: Kroonstad
Trellis type: 3 wire Perold and Bush vines
Pruning: 2 arms 5 spurs per arm
Yield: 6-7 tons per hectare
Irrigation: Supplementary drip - once in January only.

about the harvest: Date: 16 February 2003
Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 26.5Âº Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation (white wines): 17 days @ 13ÂºC
Skin contact: 4 hours
Barrel maturation: None

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