The Delheim Edelspatz Riesling Botrytis 2023 is one of South Africa’s most iconic Noble Late Harvest wines, crafted from a single, Old Vine–certified vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. In a standout botrytis vintage, this wine captures the rare balance of richness, purity, and precision that defines world-class dessert wines.
The nose is intensely expressive, showing classic botrytis character layered with honeysuckle, dried peach, and marmalade, alongside delicate floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is luxurious yet vibrant, with concentrated sweetness beautifully balanced by bright, refreshing acidity. The texture is rich and layered, yet lifted, leading to a long, elegant finish that lingers with citrus and stone fruit complexity.
This is a truly special wine, equally suited to pairing or savoring on its own. It pairs exceptionally well with Gorgonzola, blue cheese, creamy desserts, and fruit-based dishes.
The nose is intensely expressive, showing classic botrytis character layered with honeysuckle, dried peach, and marmalade, alongside delicate floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is luxurious yet vibrant, with concentrated sweetness beautifully balanced by bright, refreshing acidity. The texture is rich and layered, yet lifted, leading to a long, elegant finish that lingers with citrus and stone fruit complexity.
This is a truly special wine, equally suited to pairing or savoring on its own. It pairs exceptionally well with Gorgonzola, blue cheese, creamy desserts, and fruit-based dishes.
The grapes were harvested by hand in multiple passes, ensuring only perfectly botrytised berries were selected at optimal concentration. Each parcel was carefully sorted before being whole-bunch pressed to extract the purest juice. Fermentation took place in French oak barrels over approximately 9 months, allowing the wine to develop depth, texture, and integration while preserving its aromatic intensity. This meticulous process results in a wine of exceptional balance, complexity, and longevity.
Winemaker: Altus Treurnicht
Winemaker: Altus Treurnicht
Delheim Wine Estate is situated in the Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch in South Africa, with views that are breathtaking all year round. Over the years, Delheim became a microcosm of Michael 'Spatz' Sperling's visionary work in the greater Stellenbosch community and the Cape winelands as a whole.
The indomitable Spatz was the unwitting pioneer of public wine tasting events personally hosted by winemakers outside the winelands. In 1962 he embarked upon his first 'tasting tour', ferrying himself and his wines by car, train and plane to East London, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg - The first producer to do so. The ultimate wine industry recognition of Michael's extraordinary contribution to Cape wine came in 2009, the year in which the industry celebrated 350 years of winemaking. He was one the pioneers honored with the 350 Celebration Scroll.
Conservation : By sharing the land amongst all the stakeholders and training people to understand and appreciate - as well as work on - the land, Delheim is fostering a system that yields a livelihood for everyone; one that will continue to do so for future generations. With 375 hectares of land situated in the beautiful Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch, Delheim is a keen exponent of the wine industry’s movement to conserve the region.
The indomitable Spatz was the unwitting pioneer of public wine tasting events personally hosted by winemakers outside the winelands. In 1962 he embarked upon his first 'tasting tour', ferrying himself and his wines by car, train and plane to East London, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg - The first producer to do so. The ultimate wine industry recognition of Michael's extraordinary contribution to Cape wine came in 2009, the year in which the industry celebrated 350 years of winemaking. He was one the pioneers honored with the 350 Celebration Scroll.
Conservation : By sharing the land amongst all the stakeholders and training people to understand and appreciate - as well as work on - the land, Delheim is fostering a system that yields a livelihood for everyone; one that will continue to do so for future generations. With 375 hectares of land situated in the beautiful Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch, Delheim is a keen exponent of the wine industry’s movement to conserve the region.
