2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 18.2 g/L
pH 2.93
Total Acidity 8.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Region Elgin
Soil Older block: ferricrete top layer comprising surficial sand and gravel masses over decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay; younger blocks: shale-dominated duplex soils.
Elevation 300.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Most grapes came from 16-year-old and 38-year-old Riesling blocks, with a small percentage from other vineyard sites.
Fermentation Vessels Large 2,500 L oval oak vats and other unspecified vessels; 22% of the wine was fermented in the oak vats.
Pressing Method Grapes Were Pressed And The Juice Was Settled Before Fermentation.
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 2500
Production Details Fruit underwent vineyard sorting followed by bunch and berry sorting in the cellar to remove rot. Blocks were fermented separately with selected yeast cultures. Fermentation of one portion was stopped by lowering vessel temperatures and later blended back for natural off-dry fruitiness; the remainder fermented dry and rested on fine lees. The final blend was stabilized before bottling.
Tasting Notes Pale with a green tint; fresh fruit, citrus blossom, clean zesty lime, textured mid-palate, restrained character, mineral core, complexity, structure, and a lingering aftertaste.
Food Pairing Gorgonzola and roasted sweet-potato salad with honey dressing; pan-fried prawns with paprika, toasted sesame and yoghurt dressing; roast pork chops with pomegranate and coriander salsa.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 17.5 g/L
pH 2.96
Total Acidity 8.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Ferricrete top layer (surficial sand and gravel masses) set on decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay in older block; duplex soils dominated by shale in younger blocks
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates 24 February - 13 March 2024
Brix at Harvest 21.2°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 16-38 years old blocks
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed And Crushed, Pressed Juice Settled And Racked To Oak Foudre And Stainless Steel Tanks
Barrel Size 2500L foudres
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screw Top
Production Details 4,911 cases (x6). Grapes from different blocks fermented separately. 35% fermented in 2500L foudres, remainder in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation stopped on portion of wine and blended back for natural off-dry fruitiness. Rest fermented dry and left on fine lees. Selected yeast strains used. Grapes harvested 24-28 February to 13 March.
Tasting Notes
Nose: honeysuckle, winter_melon, orange_blossom
Palate: lime_zest, mineral_core
Sight: pale, green_tint
Food Pairing gorgonzola, roasted_sweet_potato_salad_with_honey_dressing, pan_fried_prawns_with_paprika_toasted_sesame_yoghurt_dressing, roast_pork_chops_with_pomegranate_coriander_salsa
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92 points
Tim Atkin MW92 points
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.6%
Residual Sugar 17.5 g/L
pH 3.01
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Ferricrete top layer on decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay in older block; duplex soils dominated by shale in younger blocks
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 14-36 years old blocks
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Grapes Pressed, Juice Settled
Barrel Size 2500L Stockinger vats
Production Volume 20,000 bottles
Bottles20,000
Production Details Grapes from different blocks fermented separately. 15% fermented in 2500L Stockinger vats. Fermentation stopped on portion of wine and blended back for natural sweetness. Rest fermented dry and left on fine lees for complexity. Vineyard and cellar sorting to eliminate rot.
Tasting Notes
Palate: delicate, lime_notes, mineral_core
Sight: pale, green_hue
Food Pairing gorgonzola, roasted_sweet_potato_salad_with_honey_dressing, pan_fried_prawns_with_paprika_toasted_sesame_yoghurt_dressing, roast_pork_chops_with_pomegranate_coriander_salsa
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 16 g/L
pH 2.95
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Ferricrete top layer (surficial sand and gravel masses) on decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay in older block; duplex soils dominated by shale in younger blocks
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates 8 - 26 March 2022
Brix at Harvest 20.2°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 13-35 years old blocks
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Grapes Pressed, Juice Settled
Barrel Size 2500L oval oak vats
Production Details 6,575 cases (x6). Released July 2022. Grapes from 13-year and 35-year-old blocks with small percentage from other blocks. Grapes from different blocks fermented separately. 15% fermented in large 2500L oval oak vats. Fermentation stopped on portion of wine and blended back for natural sweetness. Rest fermented dry and left on fine lees for complexity. Vineyard and cellar sorting to eliminate rot. Grapes harvested 8-10 March to 26 March.
Tasting Notes
Palate: delicate, lime_notes, mineral_core
Sight: pale, green_tint
Food Pairing gorgonzola, roasted_sweet_potato_salad_with_honey_dressing, pan_fried_prawns_with_paprika_toasted_sesame_yoghurt_dressing, roast_pork_chops_with_pomegranate_coriander_salsa
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 15 g/L
pH 2.93
Total Acidity 8.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Ferricrete top layer (surficial sand and gravel masses) on decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay in older block; duplex soils dominated by shale in younger blocks
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates 8 - 25 March 2021
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 12-34 years old blocks
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Grapes Pressed, Juice Settled
Barrel Size 2500L oval oak vats
Production Details 1,780 cases (x12). Released November 2021. Most grapes from 12-year and 34-year-old blocks with small percentage from other blocks. Grapes from different blocks fermented separately. 45% fermented in large 2500L oval oak vats. Fermentation stopped on portion of wine and blended back for natural sweetness. Rest fermented dry and left on fine lees for complexity. Vineyard and cellar sorting to eliminate rot.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh_fruit, citrus_blossom
Palate: delicate, lime_notes, mineral_core
Sight: pale, green_tint
Food Pairing gorgonzola, roasted_sweet_potato_salad_with_honey_dressing, pan_fried_prawns_with_paprika_toasted_sesame_yoghurt_dressing, roast_pork_chops_with_pomegranate_coriander_salsa
Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger