R91.30

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.