Just Riesling Wine Farm
Riesling and the history thereof can be traced back to Germany and the Rhine Valley, dating back to the year 1435, and also features prominently in the pages of history books from 1552 to 1721.
The main producers of Riesling that is produced in South Africa, has formed the Just Riesling Association, in order to improve the awareness and interests of this most dignified wine varietal.
The Just Riesling committee consists of many producers that have been notably successful in the production of this varietal, viz. Lowell Jooste from Klein Constantia, Paddy Bomford from Hartenberg, Paul Cluver of Cluver Wines, Gary Jordan of Jordan Wines, Thomas Webb of Thelema and last but not least, Peter De Wet from De Wetshof.
Activities:
The primary function and main focus that Just Riesling is focusing on at present is listed below:
- Creating a Competition that is not dissimilar to the Absa Pinotage Top Ten Competition.
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The advancement of technology as far as the progression of the Riesling plant material is concerned.
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The development of viticulture research.
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The advancement and improvement of oenological research In the SA wine industry.
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The creation of a Riesling panel for tasting purposes.
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An improved awareness of Riesling.
Just Riesling Wines on Offer:
Groot Constantia Riesling; the vineyards for this wine are planted on the south-easterly high slopes and the result is slightly sweet with the complexity and maturation which has Weisser Riesling as one of the top white varieties in the world.
Paul Cluver Riesling; a classic Riesling with spicy, floral flavours with the prominence of lime and white blossoms flavours.
There are many fine Rieslings to savour but it is little wonder that Just Riesling has had a stunted growth in SA compared to other parts of the world.
The wine is not cheap and sweet, as has been the perception in the past, but the strength of this wine as a varietal is that it is truly versatile ranging from off-dry and sweet resulting in a dignified late harvest.
