Spy Valley Riesling 2009
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate and Growers
Variety
Riesling
Harvest Date
1-23 April 2009
Brix at Harvest
20.4-23.6 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Some clay.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois & 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
Citrus fruits dominate the aroma, while floral and mineral notes show classic Riesling expression.
Palate
Concentrated and intense, orange peel, limes and a firm drying finish balanced by a clean acid structure.
Release Date
November 2009
Cellaring
3 - 7 Years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
12 g/L
pH:
3.02
TA:
7.6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5% v/v
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