Spy Valley Riesling 2008

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Riesling 2008 - Paul Bourgeois

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 medium-dry style.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate & growers

Variety

Riesling

Harvest Date

6 - 14 April 2008

Brix at Harvest

22.0 - 22.7 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Some clay.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird

Winemaking

After picking each vineyard parcel was slowly fermented with selected yeast strains. The wines were settled clear and aged on light yeast lees for 2 months prior to blending and bottling.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

Classical mineral aromas combine with lime and lemons. Delicate notes of jasmine, orange blossom and cinnamon.

Palate

Fine, steely acidity is balanced by ripe citrus fruit flavours and natural sweetness. Spicy hints add interest to this elegant Riesling.

Release Date

September 2008

Cellaring

3-7 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar: