Delaire Graff Chenin Blanc 2013

Light golden wheat colour. Layered expressions of citrus and tropical fruit with subtle layers of honey and almonds in the background. Balanced and superbly structured, the flavours are complimented by a delicate minerality.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Delaire Graff Estate

winemaker : Morne Vrey

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.93 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.38 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : The 2013 conditions produced crops of exceptional quality. The cool harvest period and slow ripening of grapes resulted in smaller berries with exceptional flavours and structure.

about the harvest: From 30 - 40 year old dry land bush vines in the Swartland region. Grapes were handpicked in the fresh hours of the early morning in 18kg lug boxes.

in the cellar : Extensive bunch sorting formed part of the quality management process. The grapes were whole bunch pressed with no sulphur added and barrel fermented for 14 days. Maturation took place in 400 litre 25% new French barrels for 10 months. No batonage or malolactic fermentation took place, in order to retain freshness.

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