Warwick Estate Trilogy 2020 white wine

Warwick Estate Trilogy 2020 white wineWinery Background and History: Warwick Estate, located in Stellenbosch, South Africa, has a rich history dating back to 1771 when it was known as De Goede Sukses. In 1902, Colonel William Alexander Gordon renamed it Warwick after his regiment. The Ratcliffe family acquired the estate in 1964, with Norma Ratcliffe becoming one of South Africas first female winemakers. Under her guidance, Warwick gained international acclaim, particularly for its

enabling the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining acidity

providing excellent drainage and contributing to the elegance and minerality of the wines

essential for the ripening of Riesling grapes in the region’s cool climate

featuring fine-grained tannins and a savory finish

James Suckling: 94

The palate is luscious and sweet

medium alcohol

and with moderate humidity—it can evolve over the next 3 to 5 years

it also has the potential to develop additional complexity with further aging

warm fish appetizers

and Eden Valley regions

with Italian consultant winemaker Loris Tartaglia overseeing production since 2013