A batch of pretty dismal wines.

ASDA SOUTH AFRICA CHENIN BLANC 2011
Western Cape
Perdeberg Winery
100% Chenin Blanc
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This vintage had a dry growing season producing small berries due to less water. Grapes were very healthy due to low rainfall. Stainless steel cold fermentation took place at 12-14˚C. Lees contact lasted for three months with no battonage.

Light and floral nose – think colombard. Pleasant enough. Very floral, nicely dry. Not very chenin.
12%
Asda £5.98
Acidity: 6 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.16 g/l
VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

YELLOWWOOD MOUNTAIN CHENIN BLANC 2011 **NEW**
Breede River Valley
Perdeberg Wine
100% Chenin Blanc
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The grapes were hand-picked from 11-12 year old vines. Temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation was carried out at 14-16˚C. The wine was left on its lees for four months.

Little on the nose – a little wet wool, perhaps. Tangy, fruity and pear droppy.
13%
Asda £3.58
Acidity: 6.5 g/l Residual Sugar: 4.12 g/l

FAIRHILLS CHENIN CHARDONNAY 2011
Breede River Valley
70% Chenin Blanc, 30% Chardonnay
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The grapes were hand-picked from 9-11 year old vines. The must was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 14-16˚C. Malolactic fermentation took place. The wine remained on its lees for four months and during this time the wine underwent battonage. 10% French oak – medium toast.

Wet woolly nose. Pear drop flavour.
12.50%
Asda £6.19
Acidity: 6.5 g/l Residual Sugar: 4.12 g/l

YELLOWWOOD MOUNTAIN CHARDONNAY 2011
Western Cape
Perdeberg Winery
100%
Screw Cap
This vintage had a dry growing season producing small berries due to less water. Grapes were very healthy due to low rainfall. The grapes were hand-picked from 12 year old vines in Paarl, Wellington and Malmesbury. Stainless steel cold fermentation took place between 15-18˚C. Lees contact took place for three months with no battonage.

Lightly fruity nose. Off-dry and not particularly lovely.
13.50%
Asda £5.98
Acidity: 5.9 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/l

STORMHOEK CHARDONNAY PINOT GRIGIO 2011
Breede River Valley
75% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Grigio, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
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The grapes were hand-picked ; Chardonnay in early February, Pinot Grigio in early March and Sauvignon Blanc in early February from 17/15/14 year old vines respectively. Fermentation took place in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks at 14-17˚C. The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented at a maximum of 15˚C. Malolactic fermentation took place. Chardonnay underwent battonage and lees contact for a minimum of four months, with pumping over taking place fortnightly. 25% of the Chardonnay was fermented on stave, French wood – medium toast.

Dull, musty nose. Taste slightly better, but bitter on the finish.
13%
Asda £6.20
Acidity: 5.4 g/l Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/l

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