Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009 - Paul Bourgeois

Our gewürztraminer is produced using innovative, modern winemaking practices. After gentle pressing, the wine is fermented slowly to retain the intense rose-petal aromas of the grapes, then aged on lees for several months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This wine is fruit-driven in style, typically with intense aromas of rose-petal, Turkish delight and lychee with a full-bodied, oily palate.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate and growers

Variety

Gewurztraminer

Harvest Date

23 March - 23 April 2009

Brix at Harvest

22.2 - 27.8 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird

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

A ripe flavour spectrum of ginger, coriander and white pepper. Tropical fruit and musk are evident.

Palate

A medley of spices and citrus fruits. The mouthfeel is defined by fruit sweetness and is delicately balanced with a taut structure to leave a satisfying finish.

Release Date

October 2009

Cellaring

2-4 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

13.9 g/L

pH:

3.56

TA:

5.4 g/L

Alcohol:

13.5% v/v

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Accolades

Gold - newly-released Gewurz 09 - International Aromatic Wine Awards 2009, Nov 09
Pure Gold Medal - Spy Valley 2009 Gewurztraminer - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009, Nov 09
Blue-Gold Medal - Gewurztraminer 2009! - Sydney International Wine Competition 2010, Dec 09
Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009 - Hospitality - Dec 2009, Dec 09
4 1/2 Stars - Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009 - Bay of Plenty Times, Feb 10
Matthew Jukes 60 Best NZ Wines 2010 - Spy Gewurz 09 - Matthew Jukes 60 Best NZ Wines 2010, Feb 10
Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009

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