SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc
2009 Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
South-south-west orientation, on the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. |
| Soil Type: |
Clovelly – (deep yellow sand). |
| Vine Age: |
35 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
4 to 6 t/ha |
Vinification:
Hand harvested, with careful selection. Barrel and tank fermented and left on the lees (9 months French oak, 20% new) matured on secondary lees for a rounded complexity.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Golden hues. |
| Nose: |
With melon and spicy baked apple aromas. |
| Palate: |
Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavors from lees contact. This wine is has an harmonious balance achieved between fruit and delicate oak/vanilla flavors, with sufficient body to enhance even spicy and full flavored meals. |
| Other: |
Can be served with many varied spicy dishes,rich fish or chicken dishes. Ideal with crayfish, prawns. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
3.9 |
| TA (g/l): |
6.9 |
| pH: |
3.17 |
