Giesen Wines :: Riesling Marlborough 2004 tasting notes

Marlborough / Canterbury Riesling 2004

Date of Harvest:	Malborough - 7th May 2004 Canterbury - 14th May 2004
Region:	Marlborough - 21% Canterbury - 79%
Brix at Harvest:	Marlborough - 23.5° Canterbury - 15.5°
Total acidity at Harvest:	Marlborough - 8.35 Canterbury - 8.55
pH at Harvest:	Marlborough - 3.33 Canterbury - 3.20
Colour:	Pale Yellow

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

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.