Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.6%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window Easily enjoyable now, this wine could spend a further 5-10 years in the bottle.
Region Constantia
Vine Age 25+ years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 6 months
Production Details 2011 was a difficult year for the 25+ year old Riesling vines resulting in a crop of a mere 1.3 tonnes per hectare. The low yield led to early phenolic ripeness at a lower sugar level. After destemming and crushing, the grapes were pressed, settled and fermented at a lower temperature than previous years in a combination of 500 litre wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks. Maturation on lees lasted for approximately 6 months whereafter the wine was stabilized and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: riper fruit, orange zest, citrus blossom, cardamom, creamy spice
Palate: citrus crispness
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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