Louisa Cape White Blend 2022

VINTAGE: 2022

WINE OF ORIGIN: Swartland

WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of the different components (Chenin Blanc,Chardonnay and Viognier) of fruit is done. After gravity settling the fermentation process occure in a combination of Stainless Steel tanks, Amphora and 500lt barrels at a controlled temperature. A portion of the wine went through malolactic fermentation before the final blend is put together prior to stabilization. The final wine is then racked and left on the fine lees before bottling occurs.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal composition: 72% Chenin Blanc, 24% Chardonnay, 4% Viognier
Type of wine: White
Geographical location: Riebeekberg
Vineyard: Trellised / Bushvines (Viognier& Chenin Blanc)
Alcohol: 12.48%
Total acidity: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.5
Volatile acidity: 0.37 g/l
Residual sugar: 1.5 g/l

TASTING NOTES:
A light yellow coloured wine that indicates the use of oak and an alternative approach to express as much cultivar character as possible. The wine shows upfront Mediterranean fruit and dried apricots as well as the existence of oak on the palate. A fresh, crisp finish indicates a wine with aging potential.
Serving temperature: 18°C

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Most enjoyable with white meat dishes and pastas.