(Just released)
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 percentagew 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.
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Date of Harvest 15 April 2011 Brix at Harvest 25 pH 3.84 Alcohol 14% R/S 15 g/l Cellaring 2011 - 2017 |
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