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
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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