Spy Valley - Marlborough New Zealand
Spy Valley Riesling 2011
Tasting Notes
Riesling grapes are carefully selected from the best vines in our Marlborough vineyard, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to give intense floral and citrus characters. The wine is fruit-driven in style, elegant and delicate. The bouquet is typically intense fresh lime, green apple and floral aromas. The palate is vibrant and elegant with racy acid in a dry style.
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Variety
100% Riesling
Harvest Date
28 March- 20 April 2011
Brix at Harvest
20.9 -23.0 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Some clay.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman
Winemaking
Estate Vineyard blocks were picked at several ripeness levels and fermented separately in tanks and old oak vessels.
Colour
Pale Gold
Bouquet
Ginger, lime and floral notes with a hint of flint.
Palate
Full and rich with ripe citrus and wet-stone flavour spectrum, the finish is persistent and dry.
Release Date
September 2011
Cellaring
3-7 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
8.9 g/L
TA:
7.7 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5% v/v
Accolades
5 Star Spy Valley 2011 Spring Releases - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Sep 11
SILVER - BEST IN CLASS 2011 Riesling - International Wines & Spirits Competition, Nov 11
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