RIESLING 2014 PISA, CENTRAL OTAGO

by Jenny Hawker 26 November, 2018

Vineyard

The remarkable snow capped Pisa Range landscape with glittering rivers (this was gold rush territory in the 1800s) produces very distinctive wines.

Grown at Pisa – a warm district of the Cromwell Basin, careful management of the vines kept crop levels low producing good quality small-berried fruit.

The 2014 season was very typical for Central Otago with a long dry autumn allowing slow ripening - with the fruit going into the winery in excellent condition. Hand harvested on 22 April 2014 and bottled October 2014.

Technical Details

Region: Pisa - Central Otago

Variety: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 12% alc.

Res. Sugar: 4gr/l

Winemakers Note

Colour: Pale straw

Bouquet: Ripe peach, citrus notes, little honey on the nose

Palate: Med. acidity giving good structure and mouthfeel. Subtle fruit on mid palate - good length - spreading across back palate to a long finish

Cellar: 5-7 years.