Drostdy Hof Chenin Blanc Steen 2011 (International)
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Drostdy Hof Chenin Blanc Steen 2011 (International)

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Aan de Wagen Road
Stellenbosch
7600

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Stellenbosch
7599
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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Deon Boshoff
Main Variety :  Chenin Blanc
Alcohol :  12.11  %vol
pH :  3.32
RS :  6.18 g/l
Total Acid :  6.46 g/l
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Off Dry
Body :  Medium
Taste :  Fruity

 
accolades
Bronze - 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards
 
tasting notes
Colour: Bright, with flashes of green.
Nose: Abundant guava and citrus aromas.
Taste: Crisp, deciduous fruit flavours with a satisfying lingering aftertaste.
 
blend information
100% Chenin Blanc
 
food suggestions
Enjoy this crisp and refreshing wine as a delicious aperitif with seafood, poultry, pizzas, pastas and salad.
 
in the vineyard
Background
The first settlers at the Cape to arrive from Europe came from the Netherlands in 1652 under the auspices of the Dutch East India Company. As farmers began moving away from the more settled areas of Cape Town and Stellenbosch during the 18th and 19th centuries, local courts were established in newer towns to maintain links with the chief governing authorities. The district of Tulbagh, about 120kms from Cape Town, was established in 1804.

The home (drostdy) and seat of local government for Tulbagh was designed in the Cape Dutch style by renowned architect, Louis-Michel Thibault and completed in 1806. Regarded as one of his finest works, the magistrate/governor's residence also served as the courthouse (hof) from 1806 to 1822. Today, De Oude Drostdy, as the building is known, houses a small and very popular museum with very fine examples of Cape Dutch furniture. It is also the home of Drostdy-Hof wines.

Terroir
Grapes were selected from a range of vineyards in Stellenbosch, Robertson and Worcester, of varying altitudes and aspects to give a wide spectrum of flavours.
 
about the harvest
Grapes were harvested between 20° and 24° Balling.
 
in the cellar
The juice received no skin contact, making for a fresh, vibrant wine.
 
  
 
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