This lively Riesling from Elgin’s rocky, slate-rich vineyards bursts with zesty lime freshness and bright citrus aromas. It’s got a modest alcohol level and a nice balance of natural sweetness and acidity, making it super approachable yet intense. With notes of melon, white pear, and a hint of flint, it’s a fresh and vibrant wine that pairs perfectly with salads, cheeses, or Asian dishes with a touch of spice. Plus, its name “Chi” pays homage to an African rain god, adding a bit of spiritual energy to every sip.

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Published: Oct 24, 2022
Drink: 2022-2025

Spontaneous fermentation in tank. RS 11.5 g/l.
Intense limey freshness on the nose and the palate. Super-fresh with rich fruit at modest alcohol. Straightforward in character but pretty intense.

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Grape origin:

60% of the blend's fruit comes from Casey's Ridge Vineyard, Elgin on loamy and very rocky red slate soils. (Riesling clones WR110F and vineyard was planted 2011.) 
The other 40% of the blend De Rust Vineyard, Elgin on decomposed Bokkeveld Shale. (Riesling clones 110 & 239 and vineyard was planted 2006.)

Vintage 2021:

2021 was a good vintage with a long cool late ripening
Keywords for this vintage: mid palate fullness, terpene aromas

Winemaking:

Grapes were hand-picked, cooled, then hand-sorted, destemmed and pressed. Spontaneous fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, which lasted about 6 weeks until optimal residual sugar balance achieved at about 11,5 g/ l. The wine was prepared for bottling and bottled after 3 months in tank and released after another 3 months in bottle.

Experience:

Fragrant citrus blossom, green melon, Yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger,?Pina colada, honey suckle, flint, cool earth

The story:

Chi means life force and Chi stands for CHIUTA (an African rain god). 
Situated in the fertile Elgin valley, the picturesque vineyard site inspired?the creation of this crisp, handcrafted Riesling.

If you like ? Ideal Cuisine:

Salads | cheeses | Asian-style dishes with a bit of spice/sweetness

Technicalities:
Residual Sugar: 11,5 g/l
Total acidity: 7,4 g/l
Alcohol: 11,5 %

May the Chi be with you.