Foxes Island 2009 Riesling
Vineyard:
Belsham Awatere Estate
The fruit was grown on the very stony lower terrace of the Awatere Estate vineyard.
Region:
Marlborough, New Zealand
Winemaker:
John Belsham
Winemaking:
Harvested at 21.5º Brix the fruit was hand picked, cooled to 4ºC, whole bunch pressed, settled and racked. Subsequently, the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures over 21 days. Following ageing on light lees for 3 months the wine was bottled under strictly anaerobic conditions to retain its freshness.
Technical Details:
| Total Acidity | 7.6 g/L | |
| pH | 3.1 | |
| Residual Sugar | 6.4g/L | |
| Alcohol | 13.0% vol |
Tasting Note:
Decidedly focused and finely textured, the 2009 Riesling captures the stony vineyard in which it grows. Aromas of citrus blossom and ripe nectarine fill the glass whilst flavours of white peach, lime and wet stone flavours are accented with a slight hint of fennel. The focused length and fresh acidity makes this wine extremely versatile; enjoy as an aperitif or with food.