Ken Forrester Sparklehorse (MCC) 2015

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 : 4.1 g/l pH : 3.16 ta : 7.3 g/l

type : Cap_Classique style : Dry

pack : Bottle size : 750ml 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
Soil: Clovelly – (deep yellow sand) Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields. (planted in 1975)
Locality: South-south-west

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

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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