Thelema Riesling 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

We make this Riesling in an unwooded, off dry style. The nose shows fragrant spice and aromas of yellow fruit and lime. The palate is juicy with delicately balanced sweetness and acidity.

Technical Analysis
alc	12.5
rs	7.3
pH	3.23
ta	6.9
Wine Information
Winemaker	Gyles Webb & Rudi Schultz
Variety	Riesling
BlendPercent	100% Rhine Riesling
FoodSuggest	An excellent aperitif. Also with salads, chicken and mildly spicy dishes.
Ageing	Delicious now but will develop well over the next 10 more years.
Cellar	Yeasts: WE14 Fermentation temp: 14 °C Method: De-stalk, crush, 12 hours skin contact, pressed, settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Wood maturation: None
Vineyard	Root stock: R99 Soil type: Hutton – decomposed granite Age of vines: Planted in 1984 Plant density: 3704 vines per hectare Trellising: Vertical hedge Pruning: 2-bud spurs every 12cm Yield: Approximately 6.6 t/ha Irrigation: Drip Vintage: Cool nights throughout the growing season with dry warm days resulted in healthy grapes with smaller berries with great intensity of flavour.
Style
body	Light
style	Semi Sweet
taste	Fragrant
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle