2015 VINTAGE
RIESLING
For more than three decades the Giesen brothers have created great wines that people around the world love. Great wines are the ones we remember from fun experiences with family and friends, that’s why we created Giesen Estate. Our Estate wines showcase distinctive regional varieties which are generous, smooth, relaxing and most of all taste great. Treat yourself or enjoy with family and friends. The 2015 Estate Riesling is a medium sweet style, bringing together outstanding fruit from three of New Zealand’s preeminent Riesling areas – Marlborough, Waipara and Nelson. Succulent citrus and orange blossom flavours are kept in check by delightfully refreshing acidity.
Winemaker: Andrew Blake
Vineyard Region | Blended from cool-climate vineyards throughout Marlborough, Waipara and Nelson. |
Winemaking | After pressing and settling for 36 hours the clear juice was fermented in separate vineyard batches mostly at cool temperatures. The ferments were all clean and steady with some great spice and exotic tropical aromas being expressed. We stopped the ferments when the crucial acid/sugar/alcohol balance was reached. The wine was blended and kept on light lees until bottling in May 2016. |
Vintage Conditions | A cooler than usual start to the growing season soon gave way to typical hot, dry conditions with no rain. This resulted in small berry size with high concentration of flavour, which was all picked at optimal ripeness in excellent condition. |
Colour | Pale straw yellow with green hues. |
Nose | Striking notes of citrus blossom, lime and sweet mandarin with rich sweet honeysuckle aromas. |
Palate | Succulent, juicy sweetness, citrus, pure and clean, vibrant, balance between dry and refreshing acidity. |
Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 10% | pH: 3.12 | TA: 7.19 g/L | Residual Sugar: 40 g/L. |
Food Match
Spicy Thai chicken salad with vermicelli, fresh mint and coriander.