Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2008
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Neethlingshof Gewurztraminer 2008

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technical analysis
Winemaker :  De Wet Viljoen
Main Variety :  Gewurztraminer
Alcohol :  12.54  %vol
pH :  3.35
RS :  7.7 g/l
Total Acid :  5.27 g/l
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Off Dry

 
tasting notes
Colour: Bright straw colour with green hues.
Bouquet: Aromas of Turkish delight, litchis and rose petals with an oriental touch of jasmine and honeysuckle.
Taste: Palate friendly yet spicy with the Turkish delight and litchi coming through and ending with a zesty finish.
 
ageing potential
The wine can be enjoyed now but will reach its full potential within a further 3 years.
 
blend information
100% Gewurztraminer
 
food suggestions
This wine is an ideal companion to lightly curried fish, chicken or lamb and can also be enjoyed with fruity desserts.
 
in the vineyard
Viticulturist: Eben Archer
Planted in 1993, the vineyards grow in deep, red Tukulu soil found on southern slopes facing False Bay. The sea breezes that rise from the bay have a significant influence on the vineyard as they cool the vines during ripening. This variety has been grafted onto Richter 99 and trellised on a five-wire system. The vines received supplementary irrigation from an overhead sprinkler system.
 
about the harvest
The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of January at 23° Balling.
 
in the cellar
The winemaking (winemaker: De Wet Viljoen)
The grapes are crushed and cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using Maurivin 350 yeast.
 
  
 
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