Coastal Chenin Blanc
Pale straw colour in the glass. The wine has tropical fruit notes of pineapple and citrus on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh and fruity flavours followed by a lingering zesty finish. Best enjoyed within the next year or two.
2,934 Ft 750 ml
23 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Paarl, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Chenin Blanc |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 13.5 % |
| Ph | 3.34 |
| Acidity | 5.9 g/L |
| Serve temperature | 10–12 °С |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 6520 / Litre |
In the Cellar
The grapes were handpicked very early in the morning, which allowed for them to be delivered cold to the cellar, where they were destalked and gently pressed. The freerun juice settled for two days before the clear juice was racked off and cold fermented in tank. On completion of fermentation, the wine was left on fine lees before bottling.
About the winery: Fairview
Founded in 1693, Fairview has been the caring custodian of our land and operates the farm in such a way as to support the environment and contribute to a more holistic lifestyle. As a working farm, owner Charles Back’s philosophy is to strive to ensure that everything they do is driven by their three key pillars of being honest, honouring their heritage and ensuring that ingenuity perpetually flows from their soils and cellars.
The Paarl Region
Paarl, a scenic town some 50 km from Cape Town, is situated beneath a large granite outcrop, which is the second largest in the world, the biggest being Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) in Australia. It is formed by three rounded domes, the most prominent of which is named Paarl Rock (which means pearl rock) as it gleams in the early morning light, especially after it has rained. A large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, which has the second most vineyard plantings in the winelands. These include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz, which have the best potential, particularly the latter. More recently, typically Mediterranean varieties such as Viognier and Mourvèdre have been planted on warmer slopes. The Paarl district includes two wards, each with its own characteristics: Simonsberg-Paarl, on the northern and eastern foothills of the Simonsberg, prime wine-growing terroir recognised for Chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends; and Voor Paardeberg, with its distinctive granite outcrop, long a source of top-quality grapes for top producers and now becoming a star in its own right.
