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Doran Chenin Blanc Reserve 2018 Tasting Notes

Doran Chenin Blanc Reserve 2018Harvesting/Cellar:

The grapes are from the newest plantings on Doran Vineyards, and this was their first harvest.

Fermentation:

After the crushing of the grapes, the free run juice was fermented in older 225 litre French barrels.

Maturation:

The wine was left on it’s lees for 14 months before bottling.

Winemaker's notes:

A full bodied, yet elegant wine. Lovely components of honey and citrus flavours that give the wine a lingering mouthfeel.

A fantastic food wine that can accompany many dishes, such as pasta, chicken and duck and Asian food.

Technical analyses:
  • Alc: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.53
  • TA: 4.7 g/l
  • RS: 3.9 g/l