2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.3%
Residual Sugar 8.7 g/L
pH 2.8
Total Acidity 8.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Elgin
Soil Older block: ferricrete topsoil over decomposed bokkeveld shale and/or light clay; younger blocks: duplex soils dominated by shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates 19 February–18 March 2016; harvested at night beginning around 22:00
Vine Age Most grapes came from a 28-year-old Riesling block, with a small percentage from younger blocks
Fermentation Vessels Predominantly unspecified vessels; 20% fermented in 2,500-litre oval oak vats
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing; Only Free-Run Juice Fermented
Oak Types Oak; species and new/used status not specified
Barrel Size 2500
Production Details Vineyard sorting followed by cellar bunch-and-berry sorting; fermentation was stopped in some higher-acidity batches; lower-sugar batches received lees contact; batches were blended, stabilized and prepared for bottling; production was 1,450 twelve-bottle cases.
Tasting Notes Pale colour with green-apple tint; ripe green apple, apple blossom, beeswax and fynbos honey; crisp lemon-sorbet character, mineral core and lingering finish
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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Producer Information
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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