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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Deetlefs Estate Breedekloof Riesling 2011 85 Points



One of South Africa best kept secret Riesling, made in an off dry /Kabinett style.
Clear, pale straw with yellow green.

Clean, medium plus intensity, very good definition of Riesling characteristics with green lime, citrus, pineapple, talc, stony flinty minerals, pure.

Dry with dash residual sugar, medium plus acidity, soft textured, fleshy white stone fruits such as white peach, fresh and elegant with excellent purity of fruit, peppery and spicy, mineral follows through.

Must try will be perfect with grilled pork sausage.
Now until 2017.