Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2011
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate and Growers
Variety
100% Gewurztraminer
Harvest Date
15th March-20th April 2011
Brix at Harvest
23.4 - 25.2 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman
Winemaking
After picking and slowly pressing the individual parcels were fermented with a portion in old oak vessels. After a long, slow fermentation the wines were aged for several months prior to blending and bottling.
Colour
Straw
Bouquet
Oriental spice, ginger, and citrus skin.
Palate
A mouthfilling explosion of flavour, with layers of spice, citrus and tropical fruit. The firm structure balances a luscious, oily texture.
Release Date
August 2011
Cellaring
2-5 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
12.5 g/L
TA:
4.8 g/L
Alcohol:
14% v/v
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