Envoy Gewurztraminer 2009

Tasting Notes

Envoy Gewurztraminer 2009 - Paul Bourgeois

The Gewurztraminer grape has a great affinity for our site. Lower terrace 'G Block' is hard, stony ground, very free draining and a hard place to exist as a grape vine. G Block is small and contains at least five different clonal selections from France and Germany, and a similar number of root stock combinations. Each of these combinations adds a different flavour component and those selected for Envoy typically contain spice and weight.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate

Block

G Block

Variety

Gewurztraminer

Harvest Date

11th-23rd April 2009

Brix at Harvest

25.6-27.8 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman

Winemaking

Grapes were hand selected and harvested from our original plantings of Alsace clones. They were chilled and pressed slowly, then fermented in small oak vessels, wiht a small percentage of malolactic fermentation occuring.

Colour

Light Straw

Bouquet

Cloves, musk, peaches and white fruit combine in a rich fruity tide

Palate

No shrinking violet, there is body, flavour and richness in abundance. Subtle secondary ferment notes add interest and complexity.

Release Date

December 2010

Cellaring

3-5 Years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

26 g/L

pH:

3.69

TA:

4.5 g/L

Alcohol:

14.5% v/v

SV_Envoy_Note_Gw_09.pdf

Accolades

Top 12 NZ Gewurztraminer - 96 Points, 5 Stars - Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine, Apr/May 2011, May 11
Envoy Gewurztraminer 2009

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