Paritua Riesling 2007, Central Otago

Tasting Notes

• Tasting Notes

An elegant and mouth watering Riesling from the deep south of New Zealand. Mineral notes and rose petal nuances are underscored with hints of thyme and sage, the classic Central Otago mountain herbs. The palate is soft, refreshing and delicious, with lovely mango sweetness and a pinch of melon and grapefruit on the finish. A wonderful aperitif, or a great match with Thai/Vietnamese-inspired salads, fresh fish or oysters. Fine drinking now, or cellar for up to five years.

Winemaking Notes

All fruit is hand harvested and whole bunch pressed at the winery in Central Otago. By harvest date the local conditions are already very cool and processing is therefore at low temperatures. The juice is racked after 24 hours of cold settling and fermented with natural yeast. Fermentation temperatures are kept below 16°C (61°F) and the ferment is stopped to allow for residual sweetness. The wine is then left on yeast lees for about two months post-ferment. Bottling took place in September 2007 after a light fining and filtration.

Technical Notes:

Harvest: 2007
Cases made: 195
Alcohol: 12% by vol
Residual Sugar: 17grams/litre
TA: 5.8 grams/litre
pH: 3.27

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