BLANKbottle ALEXA 2009

BLANKbottle ALEXAA medium-bodied white wine with a nose of beguiling ripe fruits, citrus, peach and apricots. The palate resonates with vibrant fruit with the oak component adding complexity and contributing to a long, lingering finish.

WHO: Mr. “BLANKbottle” Pieter Walser

WHERE: Pieter searches the winelands to find the grapes that best suit his wine. These are from Wellington.

MADE FROM: Old Chenin Blanc vines (85%), French oak fermented and matured Viognier (15%)

HOW: The Chenin Blanc provides abundant fruit while the wooded Viognier adds complexity, depth and fullness to the wine.

WHAT ALCOHOL: 13, 5%

ENJOY WITH: Richer fish or poultry dishes. Superb was seared tuna with a peppercorn sauce

HOW MUCH: R69.95

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