Spioenkop, Riesling, Elgin

A tasting of older wines at the Singita Maturation Cellar (Sawmills, Stellenbosch) : (Tasted Blind) Pale straw in colour with expressive aromas of white flowers, waxy lemon, elderflower and fresh lime - some smoke starts to emerge. A fairly classic Riesling profile, characterised by racy acidity and a sleek, glassy texture. A clean line of lime and lemon fruit flows through the core, with chalky pithy nuances and a sherbet-dipped character on the exit. Energetic and poised, it finishes long …

Cool Wine Tasting Group - Riesling Comparisons (Elgin) : (Tasted Blind) Light yellow lemon in colour with lighter savoury notes intermingled with burnt match, flint and then lime, suggesting a more classic Clare Valley - especially with its ripeness. On entry, the wine has a sweet edge, with a bright, sharp-edged acidity leading to a glassy texture (Austria?). Wet stones and a mineral profile dominate this leaner, more unforgiving style. Dry and stern, this is a well-made wine with a …

@vivatbacchus another little bit of SA in a bottle!

Bone dry with good acidity and lovely fresh fruit