2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Residual Sugar 13.3 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and rocky red slate; dal farm, Elgin: alternating rocky red slate; de bos farm, Upper hemel-en-aarde valley: decomposed bokkeveld shale and sandstone
Sites 60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 20% Dal Farm, Elgin; 20% De Bos Farm, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; Dal Farm: 110; De Bos Farm: 110 and 239 AB
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; Dal Farm planted 2007; De Bos Farm planted 2011
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed Oxidatively
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 11,000 bottles
Bottles11,000
Production Details 2025 was a dream vintage with long, cool ripening, yellow grapes and immense aromatics. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 5 weeks, and the wine was bottled after 2 months in tank. Keywords for the vintage: fresh, fruity, textured - delicious.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, yellow flowers, citrus, white pear, ginger, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes | Winemag.co.za: 91/100
Christian Eedes | Winemag.co.za91/100
The Wine Advocate90/100
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Residual Sugar 11.5 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 8.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de bos vineyard, Hemel-en-aarde valley: decomposed bokkeveld shale and sandstone
Sites 60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 40% De Bos Vineyard, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Bos Vineyard: 110 and 239 AB
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Bos Vineyard planted 2011
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 12,400 bottles
Bottles12,400
Production Details 2024 was a great vintage with long, cool ripening. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 4 weeks, and the wine was bottled after 2 months in tank. Keywords for the vintage: light and fresh, sunshine in a glass.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, yellow flowers, citrus, white pear, ginger, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 94/100
Tim Atkin MW94/100
Neal Martin90/100
Christian Eedes93/100
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 14.2 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 8.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de rust vineyard, Elgin: decomposed bokkeveld shale
Sites 65% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 35% De Rust Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Rust Vineyard: 110 and 239
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Rust Vineyard planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 8,000 bottles
Bottles8,000
Production Details 2023 was a great vintage with very long, cool ripening. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 6 weeks, and the wine was bottled after 2 months in tank. Keywords for the vintage: mid palate weight, sunshine in a glass.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger, Pina colada, honeysuckle, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 93/100
Tim Atkin MW93/100
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 11.5 g/L
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de rust vineyard, Elgin: decomposed bokkeveld shale
Sites 60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 40% De Rust Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Rust Vineyard: 110 and 239
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Rust Vineyard planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 6,540 bottles
Bottles6,540
Production Details 2022 was a great vintage with very long, cool ripening. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 6 weeks, and the wine was bottled after 3 months in tank. Keywords for the vintage: mid palate weight, sunshine in a glass.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger, Pina colada, honey suckle, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Neal Martin: 92/100
Neal Martin92/100
Julia Harding16/20
Christian Eedes92/100
Greg Sherwood94+/100
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 11.5 g/L
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de rust vineyard, Elgin: decomposed bokkeveld shale
Sites 60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 40% De Rust Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Rust Vineyard: 110 and 239
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Rust Vineyard planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 7,430 bottles
Bottles7,430
Production Details 2021 was a good vintage with long, cool late ripening. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 6 weeks, the wine was bottled after 3 months in tank and released after another 3 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, green melon, yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger, Pina colada, honeysuckle, flint, cool earth
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes: 93/100
Christian Eedes93/100
Tim Atkin93/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.3%
Residual Sugar 8.8 g/L
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de rust vineyard, Elgin: decomposed bokkeveld shale
Sites 60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 40% De Rust Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Rust Vineyard: 110 and 239
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Rust Vineyard planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 5,900 bottles
Bottles5,900
Production Details 2020 was a great vintage with cool late ripening for Riesling. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 6 weeks, the wine was bottled after 3 months in tank and released after another 2 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
orange blossom, green melon, lime, yellow stone fruit, Pina colada, honeysuckle, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes: 93/100
Christian Eedes93/100
Tim Atkin93/100
Neal Martin90/100
Neal Martin | Vinous.com91/100
Falstaff International93/100
Greg Sherwood MW93/100
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 7.6 g/L
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate
Sites 100% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 2,600 bottles
Bottles2,600
Production Details 2019 was a great vintage with cool late ripening for Riesling. Spontaneous fermentation lasted just over 9 weeks and delivered palate weight, texture and citrus aromas.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, lemon sherbet, floral, fynbos, rose geranium, apple blossom
Palate: zesty, fruity, citrus
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 92/100
Tim Atkin92/100
Jancis Robinson16.5/20
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 7.4 g/L
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate
Sites 100% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
Production Details First vintage. 2018 was a dry Cape vintage, but Elgin had sufficient soil water. Spontaneous fermentation lasted 2 months and added palate weight.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, floral, fynbos, rose geranium, apple blossom, white stone fruit
Palate: zesty, fruity, citrus peel, lemon sherbet
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes: 92/100
Christian Eedes92/100
Wine Enthusiast90/100
Greg Sherwood MW93/100
Tim Atkin92/100
Jancis Robinson16.5/20
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Waterval Farm, Stanford, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 228 3116
Email
Owner
Jessica Saurwein
Cellarmaster
Jessica Saurwein