Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2017

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel
Main Variety - Chenin Blanc
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.39
RS - 3 g/l
Total Acid - 5.7 g/l
Appellation - Coastal Region

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Full


Accolades

2018 Platter's South African Wine Guide - 3 stars
2017 Young Wine Show - Bronze

Tasting Notes

Melon and Guava are prominent on the nose rewardingly rich, gentle acid giving a full mouth feel. Extended length in the finish.

Blend Information

100% Chenin Blanc

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 2000
Soil: Hutton / Oak leaf
Irrigation: Supplementary
Trellishing: 7 wire extended moveable perold
Elevation: 200m

In The Cellar

- The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and made in a fresh style to maintain the natural flavours.


Other Vintages

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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2019 Lukas Wentzel Chenin Blanc
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2018 Lukas Wentzel Chenin Blanc
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

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