Rijks Touch of Oak Chenin Blanc 2012

The 2012 vintage will be remembered for its expression of fruit and this lovely wine is no exception. It has a dominating pineapple nose with hints of white peach aromas, which are supported by mango flavours and a subtle touch of oak on the palate. The palate is layered and well balanced which makes this an elegant wine with great finesse.

Recommended to be served at 13°C.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 14.1 % vol  rs : 5.3 g/l  pH : 3.06  ta : 6.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • Old Mutual Tophy Wine Show 2010 Trophy for best Chenin Blanc
  • Platter 2011 4½ Star rating
  • Rated as one of the Top 100 Wines in SA in 2011
  • South African Airlines First Class on-board listing
  • ageing : 5 Years after vintage, but should give more pleasure if consumed within 3 years.

    in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Neville Dorrington
    Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schistYield: 6.8 tons/Ha
    Aspect: south-east

    about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.
    Yield: 6.5 tons/Ha

    in the cellar : Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. Wine was cold fermented to show freshness and fruit, but kept on the lees for 11 months to give the wine a creamy mouth-feel. 30% of barrel-fermented wine was blended with the tank-fermented portion to add a wooded dimension.


    Production: 1800 x 6 x 750ml

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