JunoChenin Blanc Fair Trade 2017 (6 Bottles, R49.83 per Bottle)
R299
About
The Juno 2017 from the Swartland was an exceptional vintage in South Africa and this shows in this fabulous, fairly-traded Chenin Blanc. Open a bottle to find tropical fruit on the nose with a medium-bodied palate balanced out with fresh fruit acidity on the finish.
Product Features:
- 6 Bottles
- Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vintage: 2017
- Wine of origin: Swartland, Western Cape
- Technical Analysis:
- Alcohol: 11.34%
- pH : 3.0
- RS : 2.7 g/l
- Total Acid : 5.8 g/l
In the Vineyard
The grapes were sourced from the vineyards in the Swartland region and these trellised vineyards grow on koffieklip and oakleaf soils. The yields are managed down to below 6 tons per hectare
Harvest
February 2017
Winemaking
Grapes were picked by hand very early in the morning allowing the fruit to retain its natural flavour. Free-run juice used, allowed to settle for two days and inoculated selected yeast strains, fermenting under controlled conditions at 12-grade Celsius. Afer fermentation the wine was left on the lees before bottling.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs well with spicy dishes such as Malay dishes. It is also great with light seafood dishes and salads
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