PS Grand Reserve White
Following the great success of Spier PS Grand Reserve Red, our winemakers are proud to present Spier PS Grand Reserve White, a blend of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Chenin Blanc.
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of ripe citrus, apple, and peach blossoms, with subtle notes of hazelnuts, are complemented by a well-balanced palate with a crisp lime finish.
SERVE WITH:
This versatile wine is best enjoyed with fish, pork, pasta dishes or a soufflé.
APPEARANCE:
Bright straw with a green rim
ANALYSIS:
Alc: |
14.0 % vol |
TA: |
5.9 g/L |
RS: |
4.5 g/L |
pH: |
3.60 |
WINEMAKER: Anthony Kock
ORIGIN: Coastal Region
SOIL & TERROIR:
The vines for this wine were grown in a combination of Malmesbury shale and weathered granite soils in the Paarl and Swartland regions.
The dryland, semi-trellised and bush vines were planted 20 years ago. The grapes were harvested in the coolness of the morning in February and March and produced 8 – 10 tons per hectare.
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning. The grapes were destemmed, slightly crushed, and lightly pressed at the cellar with skin contact limited to four hours. The drained free-run juice was settled overnight before inoculation. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves. The wine matured on the lees for 12 months before racking and blending.
