Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2011

Broad and appealing with concentrated whiffs of apricot and white peaches, preserved quince, honeysuckle and ripe pineapple flavours on the nose. A full and creamy palate with layers of ripe tropical fruit and delicate hints of spice and almonds complemented by a long clean and crisp citrus aftertaste.

Good match for Alfresco lunches, also great with grilled chicken or fish, rich pasta dishes and spicy food.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winery : Graham Beck
winemaker : Erika Obermeyer
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.93 % vol  rs : 4.00 g/l  pH : 3.40  ta : 6.40 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Erika ObermeyerInternational Wine and Spirits Competition 2013 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 - Gold

ageing : Will mature for up to 3 years in the bottle.

in the vineyard : THE NAME: Bowed Head is the shape the body assumes when tending old bush vines, knees on the ground and head bowed over – a task requiring due respect and reverence for such venerable vines.

Low yielding, 42 – 48 year old bush vines on the rolling hills of Paarl, exposed to south eastern winds, rain and lots of sunshine. Dryland vineyards planted on very deep soils.

about the harvest: The grapes were left to ripen fully to ensure the development of the rich and ripe flavours of Chenin Blanc and for complexity.

in the cellar : Barrel fermented and matured for 9 months in a combination of 1st – 3rd fill 400 li French oak barrels.

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