Waipara Hills Waipara Gewurztraminer 2009
Showing that little bit more character than the 2008, the 2009 Gewürztraminer from the The Mound Vineyard is starting to show the richness and aromatic lift that this vineyard is known for. Vibrant and lifted, rich and luscious, this wine is a rewarding and decandent way to spend a cosy evening with friends.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Pale yellow with hints of green
NOSE
Spicy, lifted honey suckle, pear drop and musk. Rich and inviting.
PALATE
Rich flavours of melon, spice and honey flow through the palate. Luscious and textural, yet culminating with a crisp, balanced finish.
SERVE
Slightly chilled.
PEAK DRINKING
2011 - 2015
SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH
WINE ANALYSIS
ALCOHOL VOLUME
14.5%
ACIDITY
4.5 g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR
11 g/L
WINE BACKGROUND
VINTAGE REGION
All the fruit for this wine came from The Mound Vineyard in Waipara Valley.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2009 season was exempilary and allowed the full ripening of all of our varietals.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Gewurztraminer
MATURATION
Crushed into press, and left on skins for 3 hours before pressing out. Cold settled for 7 days, before a clean racking and a cool ferment in stainless steel. Stopped at a rich yet crisp balance, then left on lees, cold for several months before racking and warming.
ACCOLADES
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