Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window next 10-15 years
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 4 months
Barrel Size 500L puncheons
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Rigorous vineyard selection resulted in only 50% of our average yield making it to the cellar for vinification. Needless to say, the drop in quantity of this year's bottled wine is more than compensated by the wine's quality. Whole bunch pressing and very strict juice selection further cut this year's production. Half the volume underwent a spontaneous fermentation in old 500L "puncheons" whilst the other half was fermented in stainless steel tank with an innoculated yeast culture. After 4 months maturation on fine yeast lees the wine was bottled under screwcap.
Tasting Notes
Nose: candied fruit, tangerine zest, steely mineral characters
Palate: firm acidic backbone, floral, citrus-like aromatics
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day