ORC White Jerepigo
Sweet Fortified Dessert Wine
VARIETY: White Jerepico
WINERY: Orange River Cellars
WINEMAKER: George Kruger
WINE OF ORIGIN: Northern Cape
Golden yellow colour with raisins and nutty aromas on the nose. Raisins and rich honeysuckle on the palate complete a full smooth palate.
Our White Jerepigo pairs well with desserts and spicy curry dishes.
alc: 16,63 % vol | rs: 181,4 g/l | pH: 3,54 |
type: Dessert wine | style: Sweet | ta: 4,6 g/l |
body: Full | taste: Sweet | pack: Bottle |
size: 750ml | closure: Screw cap | unwooded |
ageing: 10+ years |
Facing: | East/West |
Soil Types: | Deep alluvial loamy soil |
Age: | 18 Years |
Yield per hectare: | 29 t/ha |
Trellised: | Extended 6 wire Perold |
Irrigation: | Flood |
Harvest date: | Late March |
Grapes are selected from parcels of land the are renowned for there properties to deliver berry very suitable for full bodied non cloying Jeripiko wine, harvested at about 27 Balling.
Our White Jerepigo consist of 72% Chenin Blanc and 28% Colombard.
Berries are cold soaked for 24 hours, dejuiced and then fortified with 96 vol % alcohol and tank aged for at least 12 months, a small portion are put in 3 fill barrels for 12 months and blende with the tank wines.
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