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TASTING NOTES
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
Colour: Bright yellow with golden specks.
Bouquet: Aromas of dried peaches, apricot and honey supported by a spicy background.
Taste: Dried fruit with undertones of vanilla result in a lingering aftertaste and a perfect sugar/acid balance.
IN THE VINEYARD
Grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Durbanville and Paarl areas, grown Tukulu and Oakleaf soils. Ranging in altitudes at between 120m and 160m above sea level, the vineyards were planted between 1984 and 1993. The vines, grafted onto nematode resistant rootstock Richter 99, received supplementary irrigation by means of an overhead sprinkler system.
THE HARVEST
The grapes were harvested by hand at between 28° and 40° Balling during May.
IN THE CELLAR
They were crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16°C for three to six weeks. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, but instead was put through a separator to prevent fermentation once the desired residual sugar had been reached. The wine received no wood maturation.
BLEND INFORMATION
90% Chenin Blanc, 10% Weisser Riesling
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy with tomato soup, cakes, pastries and tarts.
ACCOLADES
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (72/100)
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