2017 Botanica "Arboretum" Red, Stellenbosch, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE This organically farmed vineyard is situated in a North Northwest row orientation trellised in vertical shoot positioning. High density vineyard blocks of 5,600 10,100 vines per hectare with an altitude of 200 m. The soil is predominantly decomposed granite, with pockets of shale and sandstone. The vines were planted in 2009 and 2010. The hand harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in open top fermentation tanks, with

He speaks most passionately about making wines that “reflect the soil

The Fürst family has grown grapes and other crops at their estate in the Sauer Valley since the 13th century

two brothers

The 'Liliac & Kracher' Ice Wine is a joint venture between Rudolf Krizan

These very old vines with low yields (30 hl/ha) are the object of particularly attentive care

Each vintage

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Terraced vineyards line the steep

which is farmed organically and with an ethos of minimal intervention

Fermentation occurs in cement tanks 90% of the time and the rest in stainless steel and oak

We work with multiple vineyard sources from around Lodi California