Sparklehorse Chenin Blanc Cap Classique 2021
South Africa, Stellenbosch
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 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.
Certifications
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
brut
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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.
Soil Type
Duplex soils, sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of clay.
Harvest Notes
Yield: Approximately 6 - 8 tons. Hand-picked selectively between 18 - 19B Fruit picked in bins and go through a sorting process to optimize quality prior to crushing.
A carefully selected cool vineyard site allows the grapes to mature while maintaining the all important refreshing acidity.
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.
