Ken Forrester Sparklehorse (MCC) 2013

Ken Forrester Wines has a superb reputation for Chenin Blanc, and this first sparkling wine in the classic tradition is no exception.

An ideal bubbly to celebrate with and equally at home with light creamy chicken and fish dishes.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol rs : 3.3 g/l pH : 3.09 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Sparkling style : Dry

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the vineyard : A carefully selected cool vineyard site allows the grapes to mature while maintaining the all important refreshing acidity.

Region: Stellenbosch, Helderberg
Age of Vines: 37 years old
Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand) Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields.
Locality: South-south-west
Yield: Approx 4 - 6 tons / Low trellis

about the harvest: Yield: Low trellis
Yield: Approx 4 - 6 tons

in the cellar : Made by the Cap Classique or traditional method, this wine aged for 14 months on less to develop a creaminess and delicate mousse while still maintaining bright, fresh apple, pear and quince aromas.

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