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 on decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay (older blocks); younger blocks dominated by shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates 24 February to 13 March 2024
Brix at Harvest 21.2°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 16-38 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre, Stainless Steel
Production Details 35% fermented in 2500L foudres (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. Production: 4,911 cases (6-bottle cases). Release Date: May 2024.
Tasting Notes
Nose: honeysuckle, winter-melon, orange blossom, lime zest
Palate: opulent, vivid, mineral, acidity balanced sweetness
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