2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling, clone 239
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 11 February 2019
Vine Age Vines planted in 1984
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation tank; the clarified juice was racked to its fermentation tank and fermented at 14°C
Pressing Method Gently Destemmed Fruit Was Cooled Through A Mash Cooler, Held With Overnight Skin Contact, Then Pressed The Following Morning
Production Details QA23 commercial yeast; fermentation at 14°C; cold settling and overnight clarification; light fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes Off-dry; lemon fruit, stony minerality, citrus blossom, clean crisp finish, and balanced sweetness and acidity
Food Pairing Aperitif; salads, chicken, and mildly spicy dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz