A lovely, low-alcohol Chenin Blanc.
Unwooded in style, ideal for summer lunches.
Beautiful tropical flavours such as pineapple, peach and dried apricot.
The wine has a crispness and good acidity, with lingering finish.
Lovely pairing to grilled Chicken, seafood salads and Asian dishes
DeWaal Young Vines Chenin Blanc 2016 (6/case) (R67/BOTTLE)
WINEMAKER: Chris de Waal
COMMENTS OF THE WINEMAKER
A lovely, low-alcohol Chenin Blanc. Unwooded in style, ideal for summer lunches.
Beautiful tropical flavours such as pineapple, peach and dried apricot.
The wine has a crispness and good acidity, with lingering finish.
Lovely pairing to grilled Chicken, seafood salads and Asian dishes.
OENOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fermentation & Maceration Period: 10 – 14 days
Alc Strength: 12.0%
TA (g/l): 5.8 g/l
PH: 3.36
RS: 3.7 g/l
Cellar Maturation: Unwooded
Bottling Date: April 2015
Future Maturation Potential: 1 – 2 years
Market Release Date: Aug 2015
VITICULTURAL INFORMATION
Grape Varieties: Chenin Blanc
Location of Vineyard: Lower North facing slopes
Soil Type: Gravel/ Sand mix
Age of Vineyard: 10 – 15 years
Irrigation: Drip
Method of Trellising: 3 wire- hedge
Harvest Date: 30 January 2015
Sugar level at Harvest: 22°B
Yield per Hectare: 9 tons per ha