- 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 |
Resources
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."