Spy Valley Echelon 2005
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Selected Marlborough sites
Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Winemaking
The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed with the free run juice separated. After settling, the juice was fermented in stainless steel until dry. The base wines then underwent malolactic fermentation and matured on gross lees for six months prior to blending. The final blend was then tirage bottled and matured on lees for 18 months prior to disgorgement.
Colour
Mid straw
Bouquet
Fresh bouquet of apples and berry fruits, well-integrated with biscuit and marzipan derived aromas.
Palate
A stylish wine. Tightly structured apple and citrus flavoured palate with underlying creaminess and a long, lingering finish.
Release Date
December 2007
Cellaring
1 year
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
8.4 g/L
TA:
7.3 g/L
Alcohol:
12.0% v/v
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