Riesling
2018 Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Riesling
Viticulture and Winemaking
The fruit was grown exclusively on “Caythorpe” situated in the heart of the Central Wairau Plains. The 2018 growing season was characterised by an early bud burst and remarkably warm summer. Two cane, vertical shoot positioned (VSP) Clone 110 vines were carefully managed with shoot and bunch thinning, along with a calculated level of leaf exposure to deliver low yielding, clean fruit with concentrated flavours.
A single small parcel was harvested March 28th; lightly pressed and fermented in chilled stainless steel with yeast designed to highlight aromatic characteristics. Bottled November 2018.
Tasting Note
Colour - Light straw
Bouquet - White stonefruit blossom, lemon peel
Palate - White peach, nectarine and lime with subtle minerals and crisp acidity
Details
Style Off-dry Alcohol 11.5% Residual Sugar 8.5 g/l Acidity 7.6 g/l pH 3.1
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