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
Individual Vintages
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