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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin Blanc Cap Classique
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
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Description
A carefully selected cool vineyard site allows the grapes to mature while maintaining the all important refreshing acidity. Made by the Cap Classique or traditional method, this wine aged for 18 months on lees to develop a creaminess and delicate mousse while still maintaining bright, fresh apple, pear and quince aromas.
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Alcohol
11.5%
Analytical data
brut
3.8 g/l residual sugar
6.8 g/l acidity
3.21 pH
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Vineyard
Mature, irrigated vineyards with controlled yields. Vineyard planted in 1975. Old cordons removed in 2006 due to Eutypa. Retrelissed on Double Perold trellis system.
Vine density: 3086
Vinification
Made by the Cap Classique or traditional method, this wine aged for 7 months on lees and 28 months sur lattes to develop a creaminess and delicate mousse while still maintaining bright, fresh apple, pear and quince aromas.
Color
Apparent color: pale
Intensity: pale
Aromas
Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: moderate
Floral: minimal
Spice: minimal
Wood: none
Taste
Acidity: high
Body: moderate
Tannins: trace
Bottling
Size: 0.750l