Spy Valley Dry Riesling 2004

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Spy Valley Wines

Variety

100% Riesling

Harvest Date

23-25 April 2004

Brix at Harvest

21.1-21.9 °Brix

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie and Paul Bourgeois

Winemaking

After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented at warm temperatures. At the end of fermentation the wines were racked off the yeast lees and aged for nine months prior to blending and bottling.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

Blended to highlight the mineral and citrus notes commonly exhibited from this site.

Palate

Pure and focused. The palate shows crisp citrus notes and a slate and mineral texture. The finish shows a linear acid structure and dryness.

Release Date

March 2005

Cellaring

3-5 years