Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 14.2 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 8.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Elgin
Soil Casey's ridge vineyard, Elgin: loamy and very rocky red slate; de rust vineyard, Elgin: decomposed bokkeveld shale
Sites 65% Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin; 35% De Rust Vineyard, Elgin
Grape Clone Casey's Ridge Vineyard: WR110F; De Rust Vineyard: 110 and 239
Vine Age Casey's Ridge Vineyard planted 2011; De Rust Vineyard planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked, Cooled, Hand-Sorted, Destemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 8,000 bottles
Bottles8,000
Production Details 2023 was a great vintage with very long, cool ripening. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel lasted about 6 weeks, and the wine was bottled after 2 months in tank. Keywords for the vintage: mid palate weight, sunshine in a glass.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger, Pina colada, honeysuckle, flint
Food Pairing salads, cheeses, Asian-style dishes with spice, Asian-style dishes with sweetness
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 93/100
Tim Atkin MW93/100
Angela Lloyd | Platter's South African Wine Guide4 Stars
▸ Sources (1)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Waterval Farm, Stanford, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 228 3116
Email
Owner
Jessica Saurwein
Cellarmaster
Jessica Saurwein