Spy Valley Echelon 2002
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Variety
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
March 2002
Brix at Harvest
19.0 - 21.0 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Mike Connor
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.
Winemakers
Alan McCorkindale and Ant Mackenzie
Winemaking
After picking and pressing equal portions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were tank fermented. At the end of fermentation the wines were aged on the yeast lees for four months prior to blending and tirage bottling. After bottle fermentation and a further four years of lees aging the wine was disgorged and prepared for release.
Colour
Pale copper
Bouquet
A very rich mixture of mushroom, strawberry and yoghurt.
Palate
The generosity continues to flow through the palate. This is a full bodied style with a fine and elegant finish.
Release Date
February 2007
Cellaring
1 year
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
10.0 g/L
pH:
3.39
TA:
6.45 g/L
Alcohol:
12.0% v/v
