Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2006

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel

Main Variety - Chenin Blanc

Alcohol - 12.5 %vol

pH - 3.45

RS - 2.0 g/l

Total Acid - 6.2 g/l

Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White

Accolades

WINE Magazine - Chenin Blanc Challenge 2007: 2.5 Stars

Tasting Notes

NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR

WINE Magazine - Chenin Blanc Challenge 2007: 2.5 Stars
This light-bodied wine has elegant nuances of green apple and guava. The lower alcohol of this vintage will appeal to many.

Blend Information

100% Chenin Blanc

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 1982
Soil: Clovelly
Irrigation: None
Trellising: Bushvines
Elevation: 200m
Yield: 5t/ha

About The Harvest

The grapes were harvested at 22° Balling. Harvesting earlier in February captured the grapes fresh and crisp.

In The Cellar

The grapes were hand picked in the morning and sorted. After skin contact the grapes were crushed and only the free-run juice was used. The wine underwent a cold fermentation, was racked, fined, filtered and bottled.
Wood maturation: None
Bottled: June 2006

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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2019	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2017	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2015	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2014	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2013	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2012	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2011	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2010	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2009	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2008	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2007	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2006	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2005	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2004	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2003	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2002	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2001	Lukas Wentzel	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2000	Francois van Zyl	Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 1999	Francois van Zyl	Chenin Blanc