A supple, easy drinking dry white wine with hints of green figs and grassiness with lovely tropical flavours on the palate. Enjoy on it's own or with fish, chicken and cold meat dishes. Serve well chilled. Cellaring potential up to two years. Best while young and fresh. CLIMATE: The average rainfall in the Robertson Wine Valley is approximately 270 mm per annum of which 70% is received in winter. Summers are generally warm and dry. Cooling late afternoon south easterlies and limestone soils are seen as significant features for the production of quality grapes in the valley. IRRIGATION: Irrigation is applied as needed. SOILS: The valley is blessed with a range of soils which include deep, cool alluvial soils, well drained Karoo soils with lime and soils with shale on the mountain MATURATION POTENTIAL: Made to be enjoyed when released but careful cellaring will promote added complexity up to a year or two. BARREL MATURED: Unwooded CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: Alcohol/Vol.: 12.50 pH: 3.43 Acidity: 6.30 g/L Residual Sugar: 3.10 g/L |