SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester Petit Chenin
2009 Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Duplex soils, fine sandy loam on a clay base |
| Vine Age: |
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| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
6 to 8 t/ha |
Vinification:
Hand harvested, fermented cool, bottled early to show the freshest fruit flavors.
Should last half an hour with the cap off and reach for the next bottle!
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Light |
| Nose: |
Tropical. |
| Palate: |
A youthful fresh wine showing light citrus flavors of lime and grapefruit, hints of tropical fruit, mint and refreshingly long finish. |
| Other: |
Serve with all flavorsome, light Al fresco Summertime meals. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
13.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
4.4 |
| TA (g/l): |
6.8 |
| pH: |
3.10 |
