2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 110 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 160 kcal / glass
150ml glass160 kcal
750ml bottle800 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation North Facing
Vine Age planted 1985
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Production Details The grapes are picked on numerous occasions by hand. Each parcel is sorted to make sure that only the top quality grapes are selected. These beauties are then whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels for the duration of 9 months. In the past 20-odd years there has been a huge decline in the amount of Riesling vineyards in South Africa in favour of more favourable cultivars, but when you have such a unique site in the heart of Stellenbosch that produces quality vintage after vintage, it becomes very difficult to even think about pulling out the vines.
Tasting Notes
honey suckle, dried peaches, marmalade, bright fruit, orange blossom
Food Pairing gorgonzola, creamy dessert
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 205 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Weisser Riesling
Weisser Riesling100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation North Facing
Vine Age planted 1985
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes are picked on numerous occasions by hand. Each parcel is sorted to make sure that only the top quality grapes are selected. These beauties are then whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels for the duration of 9 months.
Tasting Notes
honey suckle, dried peaches, marmalade, bright fruit, orange blossom
Food Pairing Gorgonzola, creamy dessert
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.5%
Residual Sugar 175 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 190 kcal / glass
150ml glass190 kcal
750ml bottle950 kcal
Grape Varieties Weisser Riesling
Weisser Riesling100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation North Facing
Vine Age planted 1985
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes are picked on numerous occasions by hand. Each parcel is sorted to make sure that only the top quality grapes are selected. These beauties are then whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels for the duration of 9 months.
Tasting Notes
honey suckle, dried peaches, marmalade, bright fruit, orange blossom
Food Pairing Gorgonzola, creamy dessert
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 161 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties Weisser Riesling
Weisser Riesling100%
Drinking Window now or cellar for up to 30 years
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Vine Age planted 1985
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Production Details The grapes are picked on numerous occasions. Each parcel is sorted to make sure that only the top quality grapes are selected. These beauties are then whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels for the duration of 9 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: botrytis, honey suckle, dried peaches, marmalade, orange blossom
Palate: bright fruit, orange blossom
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 163 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties Weisser Riesling
Weisser Riesling100%
Drinking Window now or cellar for up to 30 years.
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Vine Age planted 1985
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes are picked on numerous occasions. Each parcel is sorted to make sure that only the top quality grapes are selected. These beauties are then whole bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels for the duration of 9 months.
Tasting Notes
honey suckle, dried peaches, marmalade, bright fruit, orange blossom
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95
Tim Atkin95
Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet