Mount Sutherland Riesling 2014

"Trocken" (Dry) German style Riesling, Layers of citrus blossom, honey and pear, enhanced by firm acidity, and a lengthy finish.


variety : Riesling [ 100% Riesling ]
winemaker : Daniel de Waal
wine of origin : Sutherland-Karoo
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   organic
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Grapes originating from the first vineyards in the newly allocated Sutherland-Karoo region. Highest vineyards in South Africa, planted at 1500m above sea level. Coldest wine growing region in South Africa. Vineyard established in 2007 on virgin soils.

in the cellar : Hand-sorted grapes, 3 tons/ha. The grapes undergo 24 Hour skin maceration at 8°C before fermentation carried out. The wine then spends a further 8 months on the lees, adding complexity before bottling. All Organic practices.

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