Knorhoek Pantère Chenin Blanc 2013

Tropical, rich, guava, dried apircot, pineapple, ripe citrus and touch of wood flavours with a smooth aftertaste and a very good maturing potential.

A wooded serious food and everyday wine - versatile, enjoyed even with turkey, duck and Thai food.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 14.7 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 6.70 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or in the next 2-5 years.

about the harvest: The grapes are picked from old bush vines (35 years old) at full ripeness for a specific full style Chenin Blanc.

in the cellar : The grapes and berries are hand selected (500 man hours of sorting) and only the best is kept. The juice is handled cold oxidative. Skin contact is given for up to 36 hours for maximum extraction. Natural fermentation (no yeast added) in wooden French oak barrels for 6 months. After fermentation the wine is kept on the yeast lees for 6 months before it is racked and bottled.

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Knorhoek Pantère Chenin Blanc 2013

Chenin Blanc

Arno Albertyn