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Ridgeback Chenin Blanc 2010 - SOLD OUT

Rich aromas of sweet citrus blossom and clementine evolve to a juicy confected mid-palate with hints of lemon zest and a soft tropical finish.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Ridgeback Wines
winemaker : Toit Wessels
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.08 % vol  rs : 5.2 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink now to 3 years.
in the vineyard : South east - north west facing dryland 7 year old bush vines are grown in Oakleaf and Clovelly soils.
about the harvest: Grapes were handpicked at full ripeness on 11 February 2010
  • Analysis:
 Sugar 23.8° Balling
 Acid 5.92g/l
 pH 3.59
in the cellar : The bunches were destemmed without crushing retaining a wholeberry component to press at about 70%. Juice was settled overnight with pectalytic enzyme in a stainless steel tank and then the clear juice was gravity fed to 225 litre barriques (100% French Oak). All barriques underwent natural fermentation and no commercial yeasts were used. Wine was matured for 6 months and batonaged regularly to develop mouthfeel then received a light filtration before bottling.

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