Delheim & Hammel Staying Alive Riesling 2023
Delheim & Hammel Staying Alive Riesling 2023
Manufacturer: Delheim
Delheim & Hammel Staying Alive Riesling is a distinctive collaboration between South Africa's renowned Delheim Wine Estate and Germany's historic Weingut Hammel. Born from a decades-long friendship between the two winemaking families, this wine celebrates both the enduring appeal of Riesling and the shared passion for family-owned wine estates.Produced from 100% Riesling grown on the slopes of Stellenbosch, the wine is crafted to express purity, precision, and freshness. Careful vineyard selection, extended lees contact, and meticulous winemaking result in a focused and elegant interpretation of this noble variety.The nose reveals captivating aromas of lime, lemon, white peach, citrus blossom, and delicate spice. On the palate, dense fruit is balanced by vibrant acidity and a subtle mineral edge. Compact, precise, and beautifully structured, the wine delivers layers of citrus and stone fruit before finishing with remarkable freshness, length, and finesse.
0.75l / 13,5% / Stellenbosch - South Africa
About the Winery
Delheim Wine Estate traces its origins to the slopes of Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, where the historic Driesprong farm was acquired by the Hoheisen family in 1938. The name Delheim, meaning “Deli’s home,” was chosen in honour of Del Hoheisen, whose dedication helped shape the estate’s future. The winery’s defining chapter began in 1951 when Michael Hans “Spatz” Sperling arrived from Germany and brought with him an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for winemaking. Through innovation, perseverance and a pioneering vision, he transformed Delheim into one of South Africa’s most respected family-owned wine estates. Delheim became renowned not only for its premium wines but also for its role in developing wine tourism, with Spatz Sperling helping to establish the first Stellenbosch Wine Route in 1971. The estate’s philosophy is rooted in environmental stewardship, sustainable farming and the protection of the unique biodiversity of the Simonsberg region. Today, Delheim is celebrated for its award-winning wines, strong family heritage and enduring commitment to conservation, securing its place among South Africa’s leading wine producers.
Terroir
The terroir of Delheim Wine Estate is shaped by its unique location on the slopes of Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, one of South Africa’s most renowned wine-growing regions. The vineyards are planted across varying elevations, where a combination of weathered granite soils, clay layers and rocky subsoils provides excellent drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for the vines. The Mediterranean climate of the Cape also plays a crucial role, moderated by cooling maritime influences from the Atlantic Ocean and False Bay. Warm sunny days promote optimal grape ripening, while cooler nights help preserve freshness, aromatic intensity and natural acidity. The diversity of vineyard aspects and microclimates allows a wide range of grape varieties to thrive, developing distinctive structure, complexity and elegance within the Simonsberg terroir. This combination of elevation, soil composition and favourable climatic conditions gives Delheim wines their characteristic balance, depth and authentic sense of place.
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Delheim & Hammel Staying Alive Riesling 2023