Wine of the Week 🍾✨ Anura Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023 Tops at SPAR Lifestyle

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Anura Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023
Appellation: Simonsberg Paarl
Cultivars: Chenin Blanc
Analysis Alc % by Vol - 12.6
Residual Sugar g/l - 4.2
Total Acid g/l - 6.0
Volatile Acidity g/l - 0.76
Free SO2 mg/l - 37
Total SO2 mg/l - 105
pH - 3.63
Winemaking Process:
Grapes are all handpicked from our certified heritage vineyard planted in 1981.
Grape must handled reductively (no oxygen exposure)and kept chilled to preserve
aromas. Minimum sulphur additions throughout the winemaking process.
Juice is pressed using a vacuum press at very low pressure. Fermentation initiated in barrels, 5 different batches fermented warm (18-20C) with various commercial yeasts. Maturation Wine matured on the yeast lees for 6 months in 33% new French oak barrels and the rest in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.

Tasting Comments:
A rich white wine with lemon, pineapple and kiwi fruit flavours, as well as honey and Botrytis notes. Subtle oak flavours are balanced with hints of citrus, papaya and thyme. Melon and orange blossom are complemented with mineral aromas. The components of this wine are well integrated with a good acidity, a lingering spicy finish and a touch of sweetness. Beautifully paired with sushi, fish dishes, seafood and mild green curry.
10 Apr 2025 5AM English South Africa Leisure · Society & Culture

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