Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc

2022 Double Gold Medal

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Distell Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc
VARIETAL:
Dry Chenin Blanc (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

VINTAGE:
2022

MORE INFORMATION:
The grapes where harvested at optimum ripeness when the balance between fruit, sugar and acid was perfectly in balance. The grapes where gently crushed with minimal skin contact before the juice was separated from the skins. The juice was cold settled for 24 hours before it was racked from its primary lees and a percentage of the light lees was added again for further complexity. The juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain to capture the fruity aromas, and fermentation took place at 13 - 15°C for 16 days. Thereafter it was racked from the primary fermentation lees and allowed to mature for another three months on its fresh lees to create a wine with a fuller mouth-feel. COLOUR Light olive green. NOSE Beautifully balanced aromas of guava, passion fruit and zesty citrus. TASTE Tropical fruit salad aromas carry through on the palate, complemented by lingering flavours of cantaloupe and mango. A lively acidity, full-bodied and well-rounded white wine. ALCOHOL 13.69% RESIDUAL SUGAR 1.99g/l TOTAL ACIDITY 5.98g/l PH 3.60

Enjoy on its own slightly chilled or with fresh salads, light seafood dishes and plainly grilled fish.

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