Grape Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner

Growing Region: Gisborne, New Zealand

Owners: Kirsten & Richard Searle

TASTING NOTE:
The grapes for this wine were sourced from Paul Tietjen's Vineyard planted on what is locally called the 'Golden Slope' area of Gisborne. The vines are plated on deep alluvial soils over clay which helps Gruner Veltliner thrive. Due to the youthful age of the vines - they only laid down 2 canes per vine for the growing season. This resulted in the yields of around 6 tonnes per hectare at harvest - ensuring nice ripe flavours.

Once everyone was happy with the flavour profile across the vineyard - the fruit was harvested in the cool of the morning and transported to the winery. The grapes were gently pressed as whole clusters and the juice was then cold settled for 36 hours. The juice was then drained off into another steel tank - where it was inoculated and underwent cool fermentation until it was nicely balance. The wine was then stabilised, filtered and bottled.

In the glass you have a pale straw colour with a green hue. The wine has a delicate nose, showing hints of citrus, apple blossom, mandarin and red apple. The wine has a subtle palate, though revealing nicely woven layers of those citrus fruits, sweet apple and white peaches. There is also a soft seam of sweetness through the mid-palate giving a pleasant mouth feel and a refreshingly clean finish. Chill and serve at 8C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking perfectly well this summer season; and over the next 18 months.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine match with freshly served shellfish, grilled fish or chicken and vegetarian cuisine, enjoy.

Refreshing summer fruit flavours.