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The Wine:
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The 2008 Classic Riesling has characteristic richness with hints of citrus, tropical fruits and honey |
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A well balanced medium-sweet wine providing an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. The wine has an elegant long lasting finish |
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Again, a very versatile wine - magnificent as an aperitif; with fois gras terrine; Thai spiced dishes; fresh fruits and other mango deserts; blue cheese; – an “anytime” wine! |
Viticulture and Winemaking:
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The fruit was 100% hand-picked on 30th April – 1st May 2008 |
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The grape bunches had a whole-bunch gentle press |
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Different fermentation yeasts were used with slow fermentation and varying temperatures to increase the wine’s complexity |
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Date of bottling November 2008 (5,010 bottles produced) |
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Acidity 6.0 t/a, residual sugar 40 g/l, and alcohol 11.3%. |
Vynfields:
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Is a boutique single vineyard on the free draining alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace, in New Zealand (adjoining vineyards owned by Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards, and Palliser Estate) owned by Kaye McAulay and John Bell |
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We are a fully certified organic vineyard (BioGro New Zealand - number 4622) |
