Sutherland Riesling 2011
Dry, fragrant, pungent orange blossom and lime character that is sweetish on the palate, and has a long finish. Will reward cellaring.
Maturation
Potential to develop for 10 more years.
Food Pairing
An aperitif, or with salads, chicken and mildly spicy dishes.
Winemaker's Comments
Dry, fragrant, pungent orange blossom and lime character that is sweetish on the palate, and has a long finish. Will reward cellaring
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Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Rhine Riesling |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Mgt 101-14 |
| Soil type | Tukulu |
| Age of vines | Planted August 2004 |
| Plant density | 2.7m x 1.6m |
| Trellising | 7 Wire Perold, with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur pruning |
| Yield | 13 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Drip |
| Picking date | 27 February 2009 |
| Grape sugar | 21.06 °B |
| Acidity | 7.92 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.1 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | WE14 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
| Method | De-stalk, crush to press, cold settling followed by fermentation in tank. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 4.3 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.13 |
| Total acid | 7.4 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.23% |
| Maturation | Drink now through 2016 |
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