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.
Tasting Notes
| 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 |
| Yeasts | WE14 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
| Method | De-stalk, crush to press, cold settling followed by fermentation in tank. |
| Residual sugar | 4.3 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.13 |
| Total acid | 7.4 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.23% |
| Maturation | Drink now through 2016 |
Dry, fragrant, pungent orange blossom and lime character that is sweetish on the palate, and has a long finish. Will reward cellaring