- 100% Riesling, planted in 2006
- West-facing slope and the densely planted vines are seated on ancient Bokkeveld shale soils; rich in clay
- Hand harvested in the early morning and chilled even further overnight
- 100% destemmed fruit before loaded by gravity into the press
- 6 hour skin contact was done in a sealed press, before gently pressed
- Two days of settling took place in concrete tanks before racked to stainless steel vessels for fermentation, which lasted 37 days
- Bottled after 5 months of lees contact, with another 13 months of bottle aging
- 1,300 bottles produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Cape South Coast
Appellation:
Elgin
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MOY-01-21 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-11-06
"Medium-bodied, flavorful riesling with aromas of chamomile, limes, grapefruit and herbs. Tangy and sharp, with delicious citrus fruit notes. Dry. Sustainable. Drink now or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-25
"This cool, fragrant white has notes of lime peel, green apples, peaches and jasmine. It's medium-bodied, delicate and engaging. Drink now."
2023
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2024-09-19
"The 2023 Riesling Elgin is the only cuvée that is destemmed, with whole berries pressed and transferred to concrete vats for a relatively warmer fermentation. It aged on the lees for 11 months. This is pure and refined on the nose, reminding me of a fine Clare Valley Riesling with its aromas of pressed white flowers and very subtle oily scents. The palate is well balanced with an orange-rind-tinged entry. Cohesive and expressive of its varietal, this will be ready to go from bottling, though it should also reward time in bottle. There is 7g/l residual sugar here, but you would never know it."
2022
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2023-11-06
"Seductive nose on this off-dry riesling with notes of apples, limes, white flowers and hints of brioche. Vivid with a medium body and fresh acidity bringing balance and vitality throughout. Precise and salivating finish. Drink now."
2022
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2024-10-03