Northfield 2007 Waipara Valley Riesling

The Northfield Wines collection includes estate grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon and Riesling.

Tasting Notes

• Tasting Notes

Winemaking Notes

The grapes were picked at peak ripeness in the early morning and then gently pressed. The juice was settled clear before fermenting in stainless using selected yeasts. At the precise point of balance between acidity and sweetness the ferment was stopped and left to rest on gross lees. The wine was then racked onto fine lees for a further 6 months before clarifying and bottling. The wine has fresh acidity, ripe juicy stone fruit flavors, with weighty mouth feel and a honeyed finish. Drinking well now, but with the acidity to cellar.

Technical Notes

Harvest Date: April 25, 2007
Brix at Harvest: 23 degrees
PH: 3.26
TA: 7.6 g/L
Residual Sugar: 14.0 g/L
Alcohol: 12.0%
Release Date: March 2008

Current Releases (click to view)

• Northfield 2006 Frog Rock Vineyard Chardonnay, Waipara
• Northfield 2006 Home Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Waipara
• Northfield 2007 Frog Rock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Waipara