The The Fledge & Co Constantia Riesling 2021 comes from Constantia’s only Riesling vineyard. Winemakers Leon Coetzee and Margaux Nel champion this rare single-vineyard bottling. The 2021 vintage experienced cool nights and sporadic rainfall. This resulted in a slower ripening period and a later harvest. The Fledge & Co produced a vibrant wine with great intensity and a firm, persistent acidity. It offers the purity of the terroir and excellent long-term aging potential.
This distinctive Riesling has earned high praise for its focus and layered complexity. Critics highlight its beautiful balance and elegant finish.
- 92 Points: Wine Wizard awarded this top score. This recognizes the wine’s beautiful balance and finesse.
- Highly Rated: James Suckling noted the wine’s dry, bright character and complex lime pith and chamomile notes.
The 2021 Constantia Riesling offers a powerful and complex aromatic profile. Expect bright bursts of orange zest, kerosene (a classic Riesling trait), and ripe fig. The intense palate balances texture with youthful fruit flavours. You’ll find notes of apricot, pineapple, ginger, and savoury hints. Its firm acidity drives a long, zesty finish.
The winemakers employ a natural, minimalistic style. The grapes rested on the skins for four days before pressing. Fermentation was wild and spontaneous, followed by cold fermentation. The wine aged on gross lees for six months in tank. It then spent six months in neutral French oak before being blended and bottled. This The Fledge & Co wine will age beautifully for up to 10 years in the bottle.
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