Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2009
Tasting Notes
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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