CELLARMASTER’ S NOTES:
A delicate sparkling infusion of Papillon wine and the zesty fruitiness of orange flavours, soft apricot and honeyed lemon.The wine’s sweetness is well-rounded, offering an easy-drinking, celebratory drink that is perfect for brunches, sundowners or any light-hearted occasion.
STYLE:
A sparkling wine with lively orange-inspired flavours.
FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
Pairs well with a variety of breakfast or brunch dishes such as pancakes and fruit, quiches, and eggs Benedict
CULTIVAR:
Chenin Blanc and Colombar.
TONS PER HECTARE:
20 t/ha
AGE OF VINE:
15 Years old.
SOILS:
Well-drained alluvial sand/stone.
TRELLISING:
4 Wire Perold system.
IRRIGATION:
Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.
HARVESTING:
Harvesting is done by hand & machine. Advantage of the machine is that harvesting can be done at night when the grapes are cooler and the result thereof
is better quality.
VINIFICATION:
Injection of carbon dioxide takes place.
The wine is stored in pressure-resistant tanks, filtered and bottled under pressure.
ANALYSIS:
Alc: 9%; R/S: 60 g/l; T/A: 5.5 g/l; pH: 3.44
MATURATION POTENTIAL:
Best enjoyed fresh.