Envoy Gewurztraminer 2011

Tasting Notes

Envoy Gewurztraminer 2011 - 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

4-8 April 2011

Brix at Harvest

25.2-28.8 °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, with a small percentage of malolatic fermentation occurring.

Colour

Brilliant Gold

Bouquet

Green ginger, cardamom, and mixed spices fight it out with lush tropical fruits.

Palate

Decadent and powerful, the bright primary fruit will gain interest with bottle age as noble rot influences show through.

Release Date

November 2011

Cellaring

3-7 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

38 g/L

pH:

4.9

Alcohol:

14.5% v/v

Envoy_Gw11_Note.pdf

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