2020 Torlesse Riesling
- Waipara grapes are from the Rayner and McKenzie Vineyards located in Waipara at latitude 43° South, close to the winery.
- The soils vary from free draining sites of the stream terraces to the heavier clay loams on the Waipara valley floor, all the terrain is gently undulating. The average age of the Riesling vines varies from 15 to 25+ years.
Wine Making
- Machine Harvested at various times in April
- Harvest brix ranged from 19 to 23 Brix
- Pressing, then cold settling was followed by
- Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Bottle Details
- Alcohol 12.0 % by volume
- Acid 7.2 gm/L [as tartaric]
- Residual Sugar 16 gm/L
- 250 cases produced
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Winemaker’s Comments
The grapes are from two different vineyard sites that give a range of ripeness and hence different flavours
The different vineyards each impart their own distinctive character, the structure of the wine reflects the soil type, the
heavier soils provide body and structure, the lighter soils add fresh aromatics and a hint of mineral character.
This wine shows ripe lime citrus flavours contrasted with fresh granny smith apple and hints of mineral characters. The
wine has medium residual sweetness well balanced by the crisp acidity to finish clean and fresh. This wine is perfect
drinking now while young but will reward cellaring for up to 10 years Enjoy with chicken, pork or seafood dishes.
This wine has used the screw top closure to preserve fresh fruit flavours or allow the wine to age gracefully and reach
its full potential with no bottle variation.
