Robert’s Rock

Robert’s Rock

CHENIN BLANC CHARDONNAY

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

Rain during the growing season caused vigorous growth with colder spring temperatures and late flowering. Cooler conditions in early summer led to the harvest commencing late by up to two weeks on early cultivars. Ensuring warmer temperatures however brought the vintage back on schedule, followed by some cold spells that resulted in a longer ripening period.

Varietals:

60% Chenin Blanc, 40% Chardonnay

Wine description:

This vibrant wine shows aromas of grapefruit, orange, blossom, and green fig with hints of honeycomb and flint on the nose. The palate is well rounded, with zippy acidity and a seamless, lingering finish.

Maturation

None

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own or with a variety of salads, white dishes, and fresh seafood. It is best enjoyed chilled.

Cellaring potential:

Enjoy now or cellar for 20 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 13.06% v/v
  • pH 3.53
  • Total acidity 5.8 g/l
  • Residual sugar 8.0 g/l