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WOOLLASTON WOOLLASTON RIESLING 2008

Lime, citrus blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle aromas abound on the nose. The same citrus and floral characters are evoked on the palate. Fresh acidity and a gentle minerality contribute refinement to the finish and balance the subtle sweetness.

Technical Information

WINEMAKING NOTES
Hand harvested grapes were gently whole bunch pressed. After cold settling the juice was racked and inoculated for fermentation. Temperatures were kept low during fermentation to preserve the fruit flavours and aroma. Fermentation was stopped before dryness in order to retain a subtle natural residual sweetness that balances the acidity and structure of the wine. The finished wine was bottled via gravity.

pH 3.24
T.A 6.8
R.S 7.0
Alc 13.8

VITICULTURE
Pruned to two cane vertical shoot positioned (VSP). The vines had a light leaf pluck and trim to ensure the canopy was kept open and light. Bunch thinning at fruit set was carried out to balance the crop weight to the vines capacity to ripen fruit. The fruit was hand harvested.

Awards & Reviews

Bob Campbell, Jan 2009

Classy Nelson Riesling with generous and accessible flavours including citrus/lime, floral/rose and a suggestion of mineral salts. The balance and texture are impecable while the length is impressive. 88 points (Silver)

Bob Campbell, The Taste Magazine Riesling Review
Best under $20, 90 points. Best value wine in the whole Riesling tasting.

Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail, 9 Dec 2008

The wines from Woollaston Estates have always been good, but I think they are getting better each year. The 2008 riesling is a delightful example, bursting with bright and fresh citrus and honeysuckle aromas. The lemon/lime citrus flavours are bound together with powdery mineral characters and lifted with balanced acidity in the finish.

Peter Saunders, Wine NZ Magazine, March 2009

Lightly sweet, nicely aromatic and drinking very well. A carefully made wine in very good form, serious, certainly in no hurry and with an excellent future to unfold its fruit characters further.

Food & Wine

Crayfish, lobster, scallops, sushi, sashimi, Thai stirfry, sweet & sour dishes

Tasting Notes

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