Tasting Notes
2006 Clifford Bay Estate Riesling
The 2006 Clifford Bay Riesling was harvested from premium quality vineyards in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, after a long, slow ripening period.
This wine shows fragrant jasmine and citrus notes on the nose. The palate exhibits layers of lime and spice through to a long, crisp finish.
Awards
Trophy & Gold Medal - Liquorland Top 100 2007Gold Medal - Royal Easter Wine Show Awards 2008
Bronze Medal - NZ International Wine Show
Bronze Medal - Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Technical Notes
Area of Production: Awatere ValleyHarvest dates: 4th & 13th April 2006
Bottled: 25th & 26th July 2006
Cellaring Potential: Will reward careful cellaring
Colour: Pale Gold
Alcohol: 14%
Total acidity: 8.0g/ltr
pH: 3.05
Residual sugar: 7.9g/ltr
Reviews
Interesting and juicy. With nectarine flavours and the beginnings of that toastiness that comes with bottle age, this has much to please Riesling lovers.
Cuisine Magazine Riesling Tasting March 2009
