COMPOSITION 100% Rhine Riesling

ORIGIN
Simonsberg ward, Stellenbosch, South Africa
VINEYARD The grapes are from a single 28-year-old vineyard on the northeasterly slope of the Simonsberg mountain, which yielded 3 tons/ha.

VINIFICATION
The grapes were handpicked between 34.3–42.5°B, followed by overnight skin contact and pressing. Fermentation was arrested at the correct alcohol to sugar ratio through cooling. Bottled in 375ml bottles.

ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar: 190 g/l
Alcohol: 10.5%
pH: 3.47
Total Acidity: 9.20 g/l

TASTING NOTES
Aromas of dried apricot, quince and cumquat. Wonderful fruit purity, focused by botrytis. Elegant and intense, with thrilling balance and length.