| Variety: |
Gewurztraminer 100% |
| Region: |
Martinborough, NZ |
| Style: |
Off Dry |
| Vintage: |
The 2008 vintage will be remembered for the spring and summer which faded too quickly. Early ripening varieties did well under these conditions. 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 enzyme 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 10°C to 15°C to ensure maximum retention of colour, aroma and flavour compounds. Rapid clarification once dry retained the freshness and delicacy of this second pick. Some third pick (botrytised) harvest wine was used for partial sweetening. |
| Appearance: |
Beautiful light gold colour with a slight tinge of green. |
| Aroma: |
Fragrant, pungent, varietal aroma. This will develop more in bottle. |
| Palate: |
Just off dry with good weight and fruitfulness and a hint of residual sweetness. Well balanced, again with elegance and finesse. A long living wine. |
| Cellaring: |
Enjoy the way this wine grows and becomes richer flavoured with time in bottle. |
| Serving: |
Best presented at 10°C to 12°C for overall enjoyment. |
| Food Accompaniment: |
With lightly spiced food initially, lighter white meat dishes, lighter fish, lighter cheeses. Will be more versatile when aged. |
