Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $15.52Original ZAR 255.00≈ €13.81 · £11.66 | silverthornwines.co.za ↗ |
No NV RRP recorded; showing Unspecified vintage RRP.
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 6 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Colombar
Colombar100%
Region South Africa
Grapes Picked end of February
Brix at Harvest 19.0°
Vine Age planted 1983
Fermentation Vessels Old Acacia Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details River Dragon was hand harvested towards the end of February in the early hours of the morning at 19 degrees balling. The grapes from a vineyard planted in 1983, were whole bunch pressed with a very low recovery rate of only 500 litres per ton – this ensures that no bitter tannins are extracted. 40% of the base wine was fermented in old Acacia 500 litre barrels to enhance complexity. Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the wine spent a minimum of 12 months on the lees after which it was manually riddled and disgorged.
Tasting Notes
Nose: chamomile blossom, thatch, stone fruit, tropical notes
Palate: well balanced, elegant structure, fine mousse, gentle explosion of bubbles, long finish
Food Pairing Poached fillet of trout with lemon sauce, Duck pancakes, Black mussel potjie
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2249694 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Welmoed Farm, Breede River, Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 788 1706
Owner
John and Karen Loubser
Cellarmaster
John Loubser