GIESEN EAST COAST RIESLING 2005

Date of Harvest

30th April 2005

Region

East Coast

Brix at Harvest

21

Colour

Pale - Medium yellow

Bouquet

Concentrated ripe lemon with notes of ginger, citrus blossom and apricot.

Palate

The palate is intensely fruity with an elegant acidity. A citrus tang on the finish provides focus to a medium bodied palate.

pH in Wine

3.04

TA in Wine

8.4 g/L

Aging Potential

3 - 5 years

Comments

The fruit was sourced from Giesens own vineyards in the Waihopai Valley and was supplemented with contract grown fruit. The aroma and flavour profile was distinctive from early on in the fermentation with considerable fruit intensity and ginger, spice and stonefruit characters to the fore. The wine was fermented over 6 weeks by yeast selected for their ability to ferment Riesling through to the desired sugar levels. The wine was held on yeast lees post ferment to enhance both the bouquet and palate. The fruit driven style with some residual sugar is best enjoyed well chilled with a cheese board or with Asian dishes.

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GIESEN RIESLING 2004

Date of Harvest

Marlborough 7th May - Canterbury 14th May 2004

Region

Marlborough 21%, Canterbury 79%

Brix at Harvest

23.5° Canterbury 15.5°

Colour

Pale yellow

Bouquet

Elegant varietal purity with ripe citrus, orange-blossom and hints of honey.

Palate

Fruit driven palate balanced by focused, tangy acid leading to a lifted, fresh citrus finish.

pH in Wine

3.01

TA in Wine

7.00 g/l

Aging Potential

5 years minimum

Comments

The fruit from both Marlborough and Canterbury was harvested in unusually clean condition with considerable purity of aroma and flavour. The distinct difference in Brix levels led us to produce a style lower in alcohol with some residual sugar, rather than push the wine beyond its natural boundaries. The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures (12 - 14?C) then left on yeast lees post fermentation to further develop both bouquet and palate. Given time, the wine will develop further character in bottle.

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