Chi means "life force" and Chi stands for CHIUTA (an African rain god).
Origin: Elgin and Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa.
The Saurwein Chi Riesling is a floral and fruity style of off-dry Riesling made from grapes sourced from the following cooler climate regions of South Africa:
60% Casey's Ridge Vineyard in Elgin, grown on loamy and rocky red slate soils (Riesling clone WRl l0F; planted 2011); 20% Dal Farm, Elgin, grown on alternating rocky, red slate (Riesling clone 110; planted 2007); 20% De Bos Farm, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley grown on decomposed Bokkeveld Shale and Sandstone (Riesling clones 110 & 239 AB; planted 2011).
Saurwein Chi Riesling 2025
VINTAGE 2025
2025 was a dream vintage: long, cool ripening resulting in the desired yellow grapes and immense aromatics.
Keywords for this vintage: fresh, fruity, textured - delicious!
WINEMAKING
Grapes were hand-picked, cooled, hand-sorted, destemmed and pressed oxidatively. Spontaneous fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks,
which lasted about 5 weeks until optimal residual sugar balance was achieved at about 13,5 g/ I. The wine was prepared for bottling and bottled after 2 months in tank.EXPERIENCE
Fragrant citrus blossom, yellow flowers and citrus, white pear, ginger, flint
If you like - Ideal Cuisine: Salads/ cheeses/ Asian-style dishes with a bit of spice/ sweetness
Alcohol: 11 % I RS: 13.3 g/I I pH: 3.1 I TA: 6.7 g/I
May the “Chi” be with you!