Moya Meaker

Riesling 'Elgin'

Riesling 'Elgin'

Riesling Elgin Moya Meaker
  • 100% Riesling, planted in 2006
  • West-facing slope and the densely planted vines are seated on ancient Bokkeveld shale soils; rich in clay
  • Hand harvested in the early morning and chilled even further overnight
  • 100% destemmed fruit before loaded by gravity into the press
  • 6 hour skin contact was done in a sealed press, before gently pressed
  • Two days of settling took place in concrete tanks before racked to stainless steel vessels for fermentation, which lasted 37 days
  • Bottled after 5 months of lees contact, with another 13 months of bottle aging
  • 1,300 bottles produced

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Cape South Coast
Appellation:
Elgin
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-MOY-01-21 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-11-06
"Medium-bodied, flavorful riesling with aromas of chamomile, limes, grapefruit and herbs. Tangy and sharp, with delicious citrus fruit notes. Dry. Sustainable. Drink now or hold."