Dragon RidgeCase of 6 Capella Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015 (6 Bottles, R61.50 per Bottle)
R369
About
Dragonridge is a boutique winery which forms part of Fynbos estate. We make wines that express the unique conditions of the Paardeberg and use traditional methods that closely resemble those of the early 1900"s. - natural fermentation, minimal handling, minimal sulphur, very light pressing and no filtration. The vines are all unirrigated bush vines and are farmed organically. No herbicides or pesticides are used.
Product Features:
- Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
- Appellation: Swartland, South Africa
- Soil: Decomposed granite
- Technical Analysis:
- Alcohol 14%
- Total acidity 7.7 g/l
- pH 3.1
- Residual sugar 3.3g/l
Vineyards and Harvest
The Chenin Blanc blocks are all unirrigated bush vines and vary in age between 25 years and 90 years. They are planted on granite sands with a large west-facing orientation. Our vineyards are farmed organically, using only sulphur and copper as fungicides and no herbicides or pesticides used.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine is a greenish gold with strong aromas of a tropical fruit salad. These aromas carry over to the palate with strong apple flavours, as well as pear, guava and hints of pineapple. Extended skin contact not only allows for these powerful fruit flavours but also gives the Capella an effective tannic structure meaning this wine can hold its own against most types of foods.
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