$45.00
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Region: Central Otago
Grapes: Riesling
First Glance: White Florals, Talcy Minerals, Orchard Fruits, Citrus
The Wine:
Riesling from Block 2 of The Elms vineyard was hand-picked then carefully whole bunch pressed, settled for 5-8 days before racking, then followed by a slow fermentation of 11 weeks with indigenous yeasts to almost complete dryness (5g/L RS). The wine rested on fine lees to build palate weight before bottling in late-August after minimal processing (no fining or cold stabilisation) to preserve and highlight the delicate Riesling characters.
A vibrant bouquet of spring flowers, talc and orchard fruits introduces this impressive and commanding wine. Ripe apple and pear abound on the palate, complimented by pink grapefruit and mineral notes. For a dry wine, it’s surprisingly luscious: such is the power of the fruit supporting this crisp and vineyard expressive Riesling. Mature vines, careful farming and respectfully guided to the bottle.
