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Karien 2007

John Platter 4****

WINE magazine's Best Value Wine Guide 2009

Karien is our 100% Chenin Blanc orginally produced as an easy drinking dry white wine for the wedding functions at Vrede en Lust, it became so popular that we decided to release it to the public, starting with the 2005 vinatge. This is a wonderful, light wine for warm summer's day and nights.

The Karien is crisp and light in style as well as beieng unwooded in order to highlight the bright fruit character.

Available in 750ml and 375ml.

Winemaker

Susan Wessels

Wine of Origin

Paarl

Style & Tasting Notes

Intricate nose of citrus, peach, tropical fruits and ripe pear on the nose. The bright fruit character follows through to the palate with great balance and a smooth finish.

Wine Making Notes

The wine is fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks, followed by some lees contact for the Semillon. The wine does not undergo any malolactic fermentation. Bottling took place June 2007.

Cultivars

100% Chenin Blanc

Alcohol

13.5%

Ageing Potential

Drink now or over the next few years.

Acid

6.6 g/L

pH

3.28

Residual Sugar

1.4 g/L

Pairing Suggestions

Goes well with seafood, pastas, Asian dishes, light meals and salads. Great on warm summer days as an aperitif.

Karien 2007.pdf