Spy Valley - Marlborough New Zealand
Envoy Noble Riesling 2010
Tasting Notes
On the 21st June 2010 as snow fell on the mountains around Johnson Estate, we had our latest harvest ever. Superb ripening conditions and noble rot have combined to create an exceptional dessert style Envoy Riesling.
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Block
G Block
Variety
Riesling
Harvest Date
21 June 2010
Brix at Harvest
36.6 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois, Kathy-Lee Sowman
Winemaking
Hand picked in late June with extensive noble rot infection, the grapes were fermented slowly in old oak barrels with lengthy pressing.
Colour
Golden lemon
Bouquet
Varietal Riesling aromas of lime and apricot shine through with complex notes of spice and forrest floor.
Palate
Lush, long, lovely
Release Date
December 2010
Cellaring
3-6 Years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
177 g/L
pH:
3.40
TA:
6.9 g/L
Alcohol:
8.5% v/v
Accolades
5 Stars - 10 Envoy Noble Riesling - www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz (Raymond Chan), Mar 11
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