Zinfandel - Blaauwklippen Vineyard Selection White

This Zinfandel Blanc de Noire, with its rich old gold colour was made from whole bunch pressed grapes. Blaauwklippen are pioneers n this variety in South Africa, and the 15 year old vineyards have produced a wine structure and finesse A juicy mouthful of wine bring in gorgeous flavors of baked apples and pear drops.  Full bodied and pairs well with food, leaving a lingering taste of candied fruit.

SUGGESTED FOOD: Chicken, Veal, Seafood, Cold Meats, Fresh Cheese & Brie.

DRINKING TEMP: 12˚C

PREPARATION OF WINE:
Fermentation - Slow, cold fermentation
Maturation - Matured on fine leese 

VINEYARD SPECIFICATIONS:
Irrigation -   Drip
Slope -        East
Density -      2.5 x 1.4
Soil -           Hutton
Trellising -   Tripple Perold

Shelf Life            3 – 5 years
Alcohol Volume    13.22 %
Residual Sugar    4.5 g/l
Total Acidity        6.6 g/l
PH                     3.17