The Liberator collection of wines is the visionary creation of Richard Kelley—AKA Rick—a Master of Wine and respected authority on South African wines. With over thirty years of industry experience, he has built a network of friends across South Africa's vibrant winemaking community. Whenever he visits the Cape, he makes it a point to reconnect with these friends and explore their cellars, uncovering exceptional wines that don't quite fit the mainstream winery portfolios, are considered too experimental, or are destined to be merged into blends. His mission is to rescue these small yet remarkable wine parcels from esteemed producers and present them to the most inquisitive and discerning wine enthusiasts. Each episode in the collection captures a singular discovery, showcasing a unique and finite treasure in every bottle.
The 2021 Episode 46 ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’ Riesling is a finely poised expression, sourced from high-lying vineyards in Elgin, that retain freshness and purity. Fermented cool to preserve aromatics, it offers lifted notes of lime, green apple, and white peach, threaded with floral hints and a stony, mineral edge. The palate is taut and racy, balancing bright acidity with a touch of mid-palate weight. Delicate yet persistent, it finishes dry, precise, and mouthwatering
