Meerendal Chenin Blanc Natural Sweet 2008 375 ml
Meerendal Chenin Blanc Natural Sweet 2008 375 ml
Origin: Durbanville.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with warm, dry, summers with a unique pattern of cool winds. Winters are cold and wet with an annual rainfall on the estate of amere 550mm.
Soil: Oakleaf
Vinification: The stems of some bunches were twisted when the sugar content
reached 20 °Balling and the bunches were left for the berries to dry
partially. The 2008 vintage also provided us with a fair amount of
Botrytis Cinerea – Noble Rot – that developed on the berries.
Final picking by hand took place at 39 °Baling from about one Ton/Ha.
The juice and skins were given 12 hours skin contact and then
pressed. Natural fermentation in third fill 225- litre French oak
barrels took 28 days, with regular stirring once a day. Fermentation
stopped naturally at 12% A/V. The wine was removed from the
barrels, stabilized and bottled in an imported 375ml bottle. .
Hand harvested from a portion of the 26 – year old dry land Chenin Blanc vineyards.
Analysis: Alcohol: 12,1%vol.
Residual sugar: 123,50 g/l.
Total acidity: 9,4 g/l.
pH: 4,01
TSO2: 207
FSO2 : 38
Description: The wine has a brilliant straw yellow colour and an abundance of tropical and citrus flavours, with rich hints of honey, dried fruit and spices. (375 ml)
Food suggestions: The perfect wine for your favourite dessert! We suggest crème brulee, or fruit desserts with mango, pineapple and black cherries. Or the French way to start the meal with Foie gras. Or else enjoy it on its own - beautifully chilled and served in a tall glass.
