Kaapzicht Chenin Blanc 2009

Pale straw with lovely aromas of freshly cut hay, orange blossom, mimosa flowers and tropical melon and peach tones; nicely balanced with a delicious tangy finish making it the perfect aperitif.
Elsie Pels - Cape Wine Master

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Kaapzicht Wine Estate

winemaker : Danie Steytler

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.14 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.35 ta : 7.1 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2009 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver medal
2009 Wine Magazine Best Value Awards - Best Value for Money Award

ageing : 2 - 4 years

in the vineyard : Vines planted in weathered granite topsoil and crumbly clay sub-soil.

about the harvest: Yield of 10 tons/ha.

in the cellar : Made reductively. Grapes were harvested during early morning hours in cool temperatures and were given ± 8-10 hours skin contact. Enzymes were used to help extract flavours while on the skins. VIN 7 Yeast was used. Wine lay on the lees for 3 months before being racked, cleaned & bottled.

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OTHER VINTAGES - not for sale

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