Deetlefs Weisser Riesling 2002

Off-dry wine with typical Riesling character. Pleasantly crisp freshness, with floral and spicy aromas. Smooth on the palate, with a hint of sweetness.

Meat: Cold roast pork and duck. Chinese food. Cape Malay chicken, beef or lamb curries and breyani. Spicy Sichuan – style dishes and Thai green curries.Fish: North Indian fish curries, lobster, smoked mackerel.Herbs: Mustard, capersSide dishes: Beetroot, green olives and sun dried tomatoes.

variety : Weisser Riesling [ 100% Weisser Riesling ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlefs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 8.1 g/l  pH : 3.06  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Off Dry  
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Chosen for South African Airways Business Class.
Chosen for Nation Wide Airlines
Bronze medal at the Veritas 2003

ageing : Excellent now, but portrays good development potential.

in the vineyard : Rootstock: Jaquez
Clone: n/a
Plant Date: 1984
Hectares: 2.5 ha
Average Ton / Ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Micro

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 16 – 24 February 2002
Grapes were picked early in the morning by hand to ensure all natural flavours and aromas.

in the cellar : There was no wood maturation and various yeast strains were used.

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