2011 Vintage

Greystone Gewurztraminer 2011

Light golden straw in colour, an intense and pure nose of musk, rose-petal and spice leaps from the glass.  the palate is medium in sweetness with rich and expressive spice and floral characters shining through leading to a long and poised finish of fine acidity.  A wine to match cuisine, or enjoy as an exotic aperitif.

Viticulturist's Notes

The Greystone Gewurztraminer grows on the Western end of a North-West facing block on gentle slopes that enjoy good heat accumulation, but also experience the cool nights of a Waipara Valley summer.  the 2010/11 season was slightly cloudier that 'normal' and some noble-rot resulted.
 
Density 2500 vines/Ha on two-cane VSP trellising.

Winemaker's Notes

A small percentage of noble rot Botrytis was included in the harvest, adding weight and texture to the wine.  We crushed the fruit by foot to extract phenolics and flavours before pressing to tank for settling.  A cool fermentation in tank and a small percentage in French oak provides a lovely combination of varietal flavours with subtle complexity.  this wine will open up considerably over the following 6 years.