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TYGERBERG BLANC DE BLANC 2011 (By Altydgedacht Estate)

Vineyard
Dry land vineyards with an average yield ofDry land vineyards with Hutton soils and trellised hedges. Average age of vineyards – 24 years.

Vinification
Tygerberg Blanc de blanc is unique in the Altydgedacht range, since it was produced by co-fermenting 8 different white wine varietals. The mother tank was inoculated with VIN 13, and as the different varieties ripened, the tank was fed with the sweet press fractions of the various cultivars. The resulting fermentation lasted almost 6 weeks. The wine definitely benefited from the integration afforded by co-fermentation.

Tasting notes
An 8-way white blend of 29% Sauvignon blanc, 21% Weisser Riesling, 16% Semillon, 12% Gewürztraminer, 7% Muscat d'Alexandrie, 7% Chardonnay, 4% Chenin blanc and 4% Viognier. An everyday quaffing wine with a strong aromatic component and zesty finish.

Analysis
Alcohol: 13.51 %
Residual sugar: 3.3 g/l
Total acidity: 6.4 g/l
pH: 3.39
Total SO2: 130 mg/l

 



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