2023 Paul Cluver Village Riesling Elgin
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (11.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2030 |
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Description
Paul Cluver is a household name with all his wines and is a master of white wines in particular such as Chardonnay (who doesn't know the Seven Flags), Sauvignon blanc and Riesling and of course the beautiful, almost Burgundy-looking Pinot Noir. Paul Cluver has been among the top 10 in South Africa for years. Paul Cluver Sr. first planted vineyards in this cool area of Elgin, located on the coast, where apple trees and mist still fill the valley. Winemaker Andries Burger and Paul Cluver jr are both obsessed with Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Burgundy and Elgin is one of the best regions to make this high quality.
This cool-climate Riesling (looks like a German or Austrian Riesling) is a beautiful fresh Riesling. On the nose, the CPaul Cluver Village Riesling has beautiful notes of ripe green apple, blossom and honey. In the mouth the ripe acidity, light minerality and a nice balance in the aftertaste are noticeable.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | Paul Cluver |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 11.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | No |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Screw cap |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Floral, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Lightly sweet, Tense, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Wijnhuis
Paul Cluver is located in Elgin, one of the coolest regions of South Africa. Paul Clüver is originally an apple company, but since 1986, on the initiative of owner Paul Clüver, also a wine company. Due to its location in a very cool area, directly by the sea, wines are made here with a remarkable finesse and freshness. Third generation starts with wine. The estate of the Clüver family, De Rust, was acquired in 1896 by the grandfather of the current owner, Paul Clüver.
Soil samples were taken during the 1980s, which showed that viticulture was perfectly possible here. It was then decided to replace part of the apple orchards with vineyards. It was initially agreed to process the grapes into wine on the Nederburg Estate, one of the
most famous houses of the Cape. The first grapes were planted in 1986: Sauvigon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling. The latter grape has been planted to make sweet wines with the help of noble rot. The estate's wines are now entirely made in-house to give them their own character. Andries Burger, the winemaker of Paul Clüver, is responsible. Dr. Paul Clüver himself is still involved in his own profession: neurosurgery.