2011 GEWURZTRAMINER

$20.00 $9.00

WINEMAKING NOTES

The fruit for this wine was predominantly grown on the upper terrace of Askerne Vineyard. Clones 456 and 1106 of Gewurztraminer were hand harvested from 29 March to 2 April 2011.

Part of the pick was crushed and destemmed and given skin contact. 90% of the juice was tank fermented and 10% was fermented in old French oak barriques for 4 months.

ANALYSIS

P.H 3.63

T.A 5.25g/l

Residual Sugar 6g/l

Alcohol 13%

TASTING NOTES

The wine has rose petal, Turkish delight and lychee with undertones of spice on the nose. Flavours of tangelo, white peach and lychee create a balanced wine with a nice spicy edge. Enjoy lightly chilled with Asian food, cheeses, fish or as an aperitif.

AWARDS

Bronze Medal NZ International Wine Show

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