
Sutherland Riesling 2017
Sutherland Riesling is fragrant and inviting on the nose with characteristic aromas of orange blossom and lime. The palate shows flavours of white peach, hints of citrus and elegant minerality.
Maturation
Potential to develop beautifully over the next 10 years.
Food Pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif or with salads, chicken and mildly spicy dishes.
Winemaker's Comments
This Riesling is fragrant and inviting on the nose with characteristic aromas of orange blossom, lime, white peach and shows lovely minerality on the palate. It is well balanced with a long finish and will reward cellaring.
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Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
Varietal | Riesling |
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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 | 11.0 t/ha |
Irrigation | Drip |
Vintage | Cool summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes. |
Picking date | 25 February 2017 |
Grape sugar | 20.30 °B |
Acidity | 7.3 g/l |
pH at harvest | 3.10 |
Winemaking Practices
Yeasts | WE14 |
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Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
Method | De-stalked & crushed to our closed press. The juice was cold settled overnight and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain the freshness. |
Wine Details
Residual sugar | 7.4 g/l |
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pH | 3.18 |
Total acid | 6.2 g/l |
Alcohol | 12.85% |
Maturation | Enjoy now through to 2022 |
The Current Range


Sutherland Riesling 2018

Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2017

Sutherland Chardonnay 2018

Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2020

Sutherland Pinot Noir 2018

Sutherland Syrah 2016

Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Sutherland Chardonnay Reserve 2016

Sutherland Pinot Noir Reserve 2016

Sutherland Grenache Reserve 2016

Sutherland Petit Verdot Reserve 2017
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