Vintage

2008

Origin

Western Cape

About the Area

South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. This is the southernmost region of the African continent, and has a Mediterranean-type climate and diverse soils perfectly suited to quality grape production.

Vintage Conditions

Slow ripening conditions resulted in a later than usual start to the 2008 harvest. The cool and wet conditions during the 2007 winter period resulted in small berries with concentrated flavours. Slow ripening ensured slow sugar and phenolic development creating high expectations of the 2008 harvest.

Harvest Date

February

Winemaking

The Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay grapes for this wine come from specially selected vineyards in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The grapes were crushed and fermented separately. The resulting wines were then blended and bottled.

Wine Description

This light, easy drinking wine has floral and lime aromas complemented by hints of passion flower. The wine is fresh and fruity with a lingering aftertaste.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy with fish, salads and vegetarian dishes.

Chemical Analysis

Alcohol % volume: 12.0
pH: 3.52
Total acidity g/l: 5.78
Residual sugar g/l: 5.18