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