Wild Yeast Chenin Blanc 2011, False Bay Vineyards

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Certainly one of the best selling whites on the Vintner list. This is delicious dry white, complex and true to the origins of this wonderful grape varietal. It's slightly honeyed with lively, citrusy fruit – Another wine that we've yet to find somebody who doesn't love.

Vintage: 2011

Closure: Screwcap

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 13.0%

Grape variety and blend: 100% Chenin Blanc

Alcohol: 14%

Residual sugar: 3.55 g/ltr

Production quantity: 200,000

Age of vine: 30 - 40 Years

Soil type: Decomposed Granite/Clay

Hand/machine harvested: Hand

Harvest dates: Mid Feb

Length of fermentation: Until mid January on its lees

Steel tank/barrel fermentation: Stainless steel tank

Bottle/cask ageing: None

Colour: Pale yellow with hints of green

Bouquet: Yellow apples, white pepper & citrus

Serving temperature: 7 - 9 degrees C

Food match: Fish & seafood, light meats, Wiener Schnitzel, vegetarian
dishes

Ageing potential: 1 - 2 years.

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