| Variety: |
Gewurztraminer 100% |
| Region: |
Martinborough, NZ |
| Style: |
Sweet |
| Vintage: |
The 2008 vintage will be remembered for the spring and summer which faded too quickly. What followed was lovely Botrytis weather! |
| Vineyard: |
One vineyard only. |
| Production: |
Hand picked fruit was delivered to the winery for processing ASAP. On arrival the fruit was loaded to the press for whole bunch pressing. Pectinase & glucanase enzymes added for clarification and to aid juice extraction. Juice ex press pumped to tank for settling.
On clarification the juice was inoculated with a very select yeast culture for fermentation. Ferment temperature range 12°C to 15°C to ensure maximum retention of colour, aroma and flavour compounds. Stopping this one was not easy! Bentonite and filtration used to clarify the new wine. |
| Appearance: |
Beautiful pale gold colour with a tinge of green throughout. |
| Aroma: |
Ripe, pungent varietal aroma. This will develop more in bottle. |
| Palate: |
Rich, sweet non-cloying palate. Good acid balance. No heat, much spice. |
| Cellaring: |
Enjoy the way this wine grows more and more complex in bottle. |
| Serving: |
Best presented at 10°C to 12°C for overall enjoyment. |
| Food Accompaniment: |
Very much a post prandial wine. |
