Kanu Chenin Blanc 2010

Pale straw colour. Intriguing nose of green melon, nectarines and honeysuckle contrasting with a more savoury celery salt character. Playful spiciness lingers in the background. A broad mid-palate underpinned by a lively acid structure. Lifted floral notes make this wine multidimensional in character.

An ideal summer wine to be enjoyed with salads, char-grilled artichokes in olive oil with cured meats on a mezze platter or fresh line fish on the grill.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 95.1 Chenin Blanc 4.9% Viognier ]
winery : Kanu Wines
winemaker : John Grimbeek
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.88 % vol  rs : 6.1 g/l  pH : 3.31  ta : 6.5 g/l  so2 : 132 mg/l  fso2 : 31 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Chenin Blanc does not have such a long ageing potential... drink it whenever, where ever within the next year or 2!

in the vineyard : Trellising: Mostly bush vines
Age of Vines: On average 32 years

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: 25 February - 11 March 2009
Type of Harvest: Hand harvest.

in the cellar : 

After being lightly crushed the grapes were allowed skin contact for 2 - 4 hours after which the free run and pressed juices were separated. The free run juice was cold fermented at 12° - 15°C. 3% of the juice underwent natural fermentation in 2nd fill barrels and left on its lees for 5 months. The remainder was inoculated with a select yeast culture and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Reductive winemaking techniques were used to ensure minimal contact with oxygen, thus preserving the fruit character. The wine underwent lees contact for 5 months for added complexity and mouth feel, after which blending took place. The Viognier ads a pleasant touch of florality to the wine.

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