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Hunter's MiruMiru Reserve 2003 |
| Produced By
Hunter's Wines(NZ) Ltd |
| Tasting Notes |
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The nose has complex autolytic yeast characters backed by lifted ripe stone fruit aromas. Good fresh fi ne acidity on the palate balanced by dry stone fruit and dry biscuit/cashew characters from the yeast autolysis. Good length with a fine mousse leaving a full refreshing flavoursome palate. |
| Winemakers Notes |
This sparkling wine was made by employing the traditional Methode Champenoise techniques, using the Champagne varieties, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. Each variety displays its own individual aroma
and flavours which when blended make a sparkling wine with full flavour and great length.
The grapes were picked at optimum fruit ripeness to ensure delicate fruit flavours and particular attention was placed on good acid sugar balance. The wine was treated in traditional methods, i.e. no sulphur so subtle
oxidation (the reverse of methods for treating our table wines) yet one can still pick up the reasonably strong Marlborough fruit characters. The wine was fermented in stainless steel before undergoing a full malolactic fermentation. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier parcels were kept separate blending just before tirage. |
| Viticulture Notes |
After a drawn-out flowering period the summer was warm and dry and the grapes enjoyed good ripening. The weather cooled down towards the end of the harvest period which allowed the fl avours to accumulate
and develop. |
| Technical Details |
| Vintage: |
2003 |
| Variety: |
Sparkling |
| Region: |
Marlborough
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| Alcohol:
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12.7%
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| RS: |
5.6 g/l |
| TA: |
6.6 g/l |
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| TiZwine Accolades |
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| The nose is of toast even burnt sugar whilst the palate has a real lemony sweetness combined with yeast, smooth acidity and soft bubbles which provides excellent mouthfeel. Overall a super, well made wine. |
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| Awards |
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| | There are currently no awards for this wine |
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| Reviews |
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| Other Wines from this Producer |
| Hunter's Briedecker | NV | | Hunter's Hukapapa Riesling Dessert Wine | 2006 | | Hunter's Kaho Roa Sauvignon Blanc | 2005 | | Hunter's Marlborough Chardonnay | 2001 | 2000 | | Hunter's Marlborough Gewurztraminer | 2007 | | Hunter's Marlborough Pinot Noir | 2006 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | | Hunter's Marlborough Riesling | 2006 | 2004 | 2002 | | Hunter's Marlborough Rosé | 2003 | | Hunter's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | | Hunter's MiruMiru | 2005 | | Hunter's MiruMiru Reserve | 2003 | | Hunter's Spring Creek Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay | 2002 | 2001 | | Hunter's Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc | 2002 | 2001 | 1999 | |
