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Marlborough / Canterbury Riesling 2004
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| Bouquet: | Elegant varietal purity with ripe citrus, orange-blossom and hints of honey. |
| Taste: | Fruit driven palate balanced by focused, tangy acid leading to a lifted, fresh citrus finish. |
| TA in wine: | 7.00 g/l |
| pH of wine: | 3.01 |
| Wine residual sugar | 20 g/l |
| Wine % alcohol | 9.5% |
| Aging potential: | 5 years minimum |
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The fruit from both Marlborough and Canterbury was harvested in unusually clean condition with considerable purity of aroma and flavour.
The distinct difference in Brix levels led us to produce a style lower in alcohol with some residual sugar, rather than push the wine beyond its natural boundaries.
The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures (12 - 14° C) then left on yeast lees post fermentation to further develop both bouquet and palate. Given time, the wine will develop further character in bottle. |