Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc
Description
WINEMAKER:
Jacques Erasmus
ORIGIN
Swartland - South Africa
TERROIR AND WINEMAKING:
Dryland, trellised vines with a low yield produced the grapes for this wine.At the beginning of March, the grapes were hand-harvested in 10kg lug boxes and pre-cooled before-hand sorting, destemming and crushing. Skin contact was limited to four hours. The free-run juice was drained off to settle overnight before inoculation. 50% of the juice fermented in 300L French oak barrels. The balance of the blend fermented in stainless-steel tanks.
ANALYSIS:
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Alc: |
14.35 % vol |
TA: |
6.5 g/L |
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RS: |
4.3 g/L |
pH: |
3.39 |
APPEARANCE:
Pale gold with a lemon rind rim.
TASTING NOTE:
Fresh aromas of white peach, citrus, quince and honey blossom. The palate offers generous fresh fruit and lively acidity on the finish.
Ethical farming, the health of the soil and the people who work it. Artistic endeavour and absolute care in the crafting of our wines. This is what matters to us.
Harnessing more than 300 years of winemaking heritage, Spier has transformed into an award-winning Stellenbosch wine farm. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference.