Bosman Méthode Ancestrale Riesling 2023

Bosman Méthode Ancestrale Weisser Riesling 2023 

Winemaking

Grapes sourced from a vineyard called Vliegveld, high up in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Weisser Riesling thrives in this cool climate, the grapes ripening slowly due to the chilly sea breezes and gaining character from the mineral-rich soil which naturally restricts the yield and concentrates the flavours in the grapes. We pick and transport the grapes in small crates to our Wellington cellar then destem, press, ferment at cool temperatures, bottle, riddle, disgorge and that’s it. No additions of any kind.

Tasting Notes

Bosman Méthode Ancestrale Riesling 2023 is a naturally sparkling wine from Hemel-en-Aarde in South Africa, made using the ancestral method. The wine is pale gold with a lighter rim; a slight sediment and haze attest to its artisanal, minimal-intervention production. Aromas of fresh green apple, white peach, and fragrant blossoms dominate, with honeyed pears, herbal notes, and a floral minerality on the palate. It features a soft mousse and bright acidity, leaving a scintillating aftertaste. This vibrant, crisp sparkling wine is perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood and fresh dishes, best enjoyed well-chilled.

Analysis

Alcohol: 12.5 %
Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l
pH: 3.35
Wine of Origin: Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Special Notes

Despite its recent surge in popularity, Pétillant Naturel wines are far from a new fad. This sparkler, dates back pre-Champagne, where the wine is bottled prior to fully completing its first fermentation, allowing carbon dioxide to be produced in the enclosed bottle by the natural sugars found in the grapes.
Only, it isn’t actually Pétillant Naturel this time. While the method of production is exactly the same, the wine ended up with more bubbles, and therefore is classed as a Méthode Ancestrale instead. But we’ve got used to saying Pet Nat, so we’ll stick to that name for now.