2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Mainly Weisser Riesling, with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window Now–2018
Region Elgin
Fermentation Vessels Older French oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details All components were made separately, fermented in older French oak barrels and aged there on the lees for one year. The producer described 2014 as DOK's third and final vintage after the source farm was sold and the new owner developed different plans for the vineyards.
Tasting Notes Fresh, textured, vibrant and energetic
Sources: www.stonevine.co.uk ↗ · Compare this vintage
Vintages
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Weisser Riesling, with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc
Region Elgin
Soil Red rocky clay soil
Sites Three small vineyards on a rocky mountainous outcrop in Valley Road, Elgin
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Made naturally without additives, apart from a very small sulfur addition.
Tasting Notes Fresh and full-bodied
Sources: blankbottle.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1368989 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser