Rijk's Private Cellar Chenin Blanc 2003

Goldish tint. Yellow fruit aromas on the nose with whiffs of guava and melon. Well rounded palate with wood integration ensures a palate full of pleasure. Long lasting, creamy aftertaste.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.61 % vol rs : 6.3 g/l pH : 3.01 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : White wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2004 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal

One of only 3 cellars in South Africa awarded membership of the Super Chenin Club

Wine Enthusiast Magazine – 93/100 points

ageing : Enjoy now, but has a great ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Vines: Single block vineyard
Yield: Harvested 6.08 Tons at 5.53 t / ha.
Trellis: Double Cordon

about the harvest: Night harvested and handpicked.

in the cellar : 60% Barrel fermented, 12 months in French Oak. 40% Cold fermented in Stainless steel tanksand lay on fermentation lees for 12 months before blended with wooded wine. 30% New Hungarian Oak, 60% 2nd fill, 10% 3rd fill French Oak.

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