- 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
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Cape South Coast
Appellation:
Elgin
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | ZA-MOY-01-23 | 6/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
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."
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."