Vitals

• Sugar Code: 2
• Alcohol: 9.6%
• Cases Produced: 400
• Release Date: January 2009

Notes from the Winemaker

• Vineyard Source: 100% Estate, certified organic fruit
• Rootstock: 3309
• Clone: 2095
• Yield: 0.35 tonnes/acre
• Brix at Harvest: 18.8
• pH: 2.7
• TA: 11.2g/L
• Bottled: May 2010

Notes from a Taster

• Eye: Pale straw
• Nose: Peaches, honeycomb, pear, cantaloupe, quince, herbal tea
• Palate: Matches the nose. A veritable fruit salad with earthy, herbal, and a slight petrol note added to the flavour profile
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Balanced
• Alcohol Perception: Low
• Finish: Incredibly long with notes of ripe stone fruits and melon
• Drink: Now to 2018

Final Words

This is a very fun Riesling. Stylistically it falls somewhere between a premium Rhiengau Kabinett or Spatlese. The low alcohol really allows the botrytis induced flavour profile to shine…not to mention lowers the feeling of guilt over pouring yourself a second glass. Best served well chilled.