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PRODUCTION NOTES
Two vineyards provide the grapes for this wine. They are cooler, later ripening vineyards in Marlborough with differing flavour profiles to add complexity. The vines were crop-thinned to ensure full ripeness and maximum intensity were obtained.
The fruit was cool harvested to retain varietal character and avoid the need for chemical additions at the vineyard. A long, cool fermentation with aromatic yeast followed and upon reaching the desired sugar level the fermentation was stopped. The wine was bottled early to retain all its natural zest. This Riesling is full bodied with a hint of sweetness balanced with crisp acidity.
ANALYSIS AT HARVEST
Brix : 22.5
Titratrable Acidity: 9.1g/l
pH: 3.01
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.2%
Titratrable Acidity: 7.4g/l
pH: 3.20
Residual Sugar: 6 g/l
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Pale straw in colour with hints of green.
Aroma: Concentrated Riesling characters with "Hubbabubba", sherbet, honey and citrus abound, underscored by subtle ginger and spice.
Palate: Full bodied and varietally intense with citrus, stone fruit and honey. The acid is well balanced with a touch of residual sugar.
A big powerful style of Riesling with great length of flavour. Drinks well now, but will improve dramatically with careful cellaring.
Food Match: An ideal aperitif, the wine is suited to delicate food styles.
We are committed to continually improving wine quality and have sealed this wine with a screw cap closure. This ensures cork taint is eliminated and oxidation minimized. Screw caps ensure that the wine arrives as we intended and will age uninterrupted.
Kim Crawford, August 2003
