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“A qualified industrial engineer, “”crazy Belgian”” Koen learned to make wine at L’Avenir before embarking with his wife Lore on the long search for their own farm. Historically an apple growing region Elgin is now regarded as a premium vine growing area.
300m above sea level, at Spioenkop cooling sea breezes funnel down the valley which prolongs the growing period. Slopes are steep so no tractor can operate and there are 7 different soil structures on the farm. Each cultivar is planted on a di
The 2017 Spioenkop Riesling is one of the estate’s signature wines, praised by Tim Atkin as consistently the best Riesling in South Africa. Made in a dry Alsace style, it offers aromatic notes of grapefruit, lime, peach, and ginger, with a touch of kerosene for complexity. The palate is dense and vibrant, with punchy acidity and a very dry, crisp finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent with shellfish, grilled fish, fish terrines, salads with olives, duck, or pork.
| Wine Type | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Cape South Coast |
| Subregion | Elgin |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Brand | Spioenkop |
| Cultivar | Riesling |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Pack Size | 1x75cl |
| Pack Type | Loose Bottles |
| Alcohol Percentage | 12.50 |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Rating Agencies | Greg Sherwood, JancisRobinson.com, Platter's, Tim Atkin |
You wouldn t expect cool climate Riesling to excel at Spioenkop like it does, but when you consider the higher altitude vineyards and close proximity to the cold Atlantic Ocean, as well as the whole Elgin region being classified as second coolest on the Winkler climatic scale, then you begin to see how this temperamental grape has found a natural home in the valley. The 2017 Riesling is a beautifully aromatic expression brimming with notes of lime peel, honeysuckle, green apple, crunchy white peaches and delicate notes of kerosene and petrol rag over a limestone minerality. The palate shows a taut, powerful, exacting structure moulded around tart, crisp glassy lemon and lime acids but supported by a sleek mid-palate loaded with white peach, green apple, candied kumquats and crystalised green figs. Very Germanic in stature and expression, this wine must surely rank among the top Rieslings produced in South Africa. Drink now but absolutely no rush over the next 3 to 5+ years. – Greg Sherwood MW.
