Saint Clair Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling 2011
COLOUR:
Pale green-gold.
AROMA:
Intense aromas of lime and grapefruit leap from the glass with subtle hints of mandarin and apricot.
PALATE:
An elegant wine bursting with flavours of citrus and green apples with a delicate honeysuckle note. Made in a Spatlese style the natural residual sugar is balanced by firm acidity creating an off dry impression.
Pale green-gold.
AROMA:
Intense aromas of lime and grapefruit leap from the glass with subtle hints of mandarin and apricot.
PALATE:
An elegant wine bursting with flavours of citrus and green apples with a delicate honeysuckle note. Made in a Spatlese style the natural residual sugar is balanced by firm acidity creating an off dry impression.
Region: Marlborough
Variety:
Riesling
Producer: Saint Clair Family Estate
Wine Notes
Winemaker Notes:
Upon arrival at the winery the grapes were pressed with as little skin contact as possible. The free run juice was fermented separately at cool temperatures with selected yeasts to retain freshness and intensity of flavour. The ferment was stopped when the best balance between sugar and the grapes abundant natural acidity was achieved.
Viticulture Notes:
Grapes from a site in the lower Brancott Valley were specifically chosen for this wine due to the evenness of the soils and the age of the vines. The fruit was picked in the coolest part of the day at the peak of flavour development.
Technical Details
Alcohol:
9 %
Residual Sugar:
42.7g/l
Total Acidity:
10.1g/l
ph:
2.81
Consuming
Food Match:
Enjoy on its own as an alternative to sparkling wine. Perfect with seafood or other delicately flavoured foods.
