Riesling 2009

The tasting notes

Domain Road Vineyard is situated in a small sheltered valley in the heart of the historic gold mining village of Bannockburn, and is owned by the Crosbie family with a long association with the region. The unique microclimate of the area, long known to the local population, is proving ideal for the production of premium wine grapes. Our Riesling vines are planted in the lower region of the vineyard where 19th century gold miners have left an area of exposed mineral rich ‘pipe clay’, the remnants of a 2 million year old lake bed.

The Wine

A cooler growing season over the summer, followed by a long gradual cooling in the autumn has resulted in this delightful Riesling harvested in April 2009.

Our 2009 Riesling is an off-dry style fermented cool in stainless steel tank after gentle whole bunch pressing. The wine displays citrus fruits, orange, and grapefruit on the nose and palate, with hints of crystallised ginger underpinned by mineral complexity. The ferment was stopped to retain the wine’s own natural sugar which balances beautifully with the natural acidity of this wine.

Picked as a 'top 5' Riesling in Cuisine Magazine, coming in a number three with 5 stars, here is what the judges had to say...

"Ah, the things Central Otago can do with Riesling... This is lean, limey, uninhibited and big in terms of its fruit expression. Beneath the lemon curd and lime flavours lies a savoury minerality....."

Enjoy with lightly spiced dishes, seafood, or as an aperitif.

Variety	100% Riesling
Appellation	Central Otago
Sub Region	Bannockburn
Ph	3.0
TA	8.7g/l
Alcohol	13.5% by volume
Residual Sugar	13.5g/l

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Cuisine Riesling Tasting - Top 5 Riesling
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