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 (older blocks); younger blocks dominated by shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 14-36 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Production Volume 20,000 bottles
Bottles20,000
Production Details 15% fermented in 2500L Stockinger vats (oak), remainder in stainless steel. Fermentation stopped on portion of wine to retain natural sweetness, blended back. Remainder fermented dry and left on fine lees.
Tasting Notes
Palate: delicate, clean, zesty lime, mineral, acidity balanced sweetness, restrained, nervous
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
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