in the vineyard : Cape Riesling grapes were sourced from selected vineyards blocks, some as high as 430m above sea-level, in Stellenbosch and Durbanville. The trellised vines are between 14 and 9 years old, growing in medium-textured soils with good drainage but also good water retention. They are situated on south and east-facing slopes offering protection against the late afternoon heat and tempered by Atlantic sea breezes to ensure slow and even ripening.