Vilafonté “Seriously Old Dirt” 2022 France The 2022 Kastanienbusch Riesling Großes

The 2022 Kastanienbusch Riesling Großes Gewächs presents a pale straw hue with greenish reflections

ensuring that traditional methods are complemented by modern innovations

predominantly planted with Sémillon (around 90%) and a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc (about 10%)

The 40-year-old vines thrive in this setting

Vilafonté “Seriously Old Dirt” 2022 France The 2022 Kastanienbusch Riesling GroßesWinery Background and History Vilafont was founded in 1996 in the Western Cape region of South Africa by Mike Ratcliffe along with collaborators Dr. Zelma Long and Dr. Phil Freese. The estate is known for its emphasis on ancient soils the vilafontes earth underfoot is among the oldest soils on the planet, and the winerys identity is tightly bound to expressing terroir via Bordeaux style blends. Over time, Vilafont has gained acclaim for producing