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Pegasus Bay Riesling - 2009

Waipara Valley, New Zealand

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*Varietal*	100 % Riesling
*Closure*	Screw Cap	*Size*	750ml
*Alc/Vol*	13%	*Enjoy*	Now - 2018
This classic style Riesling is different from the 2007 because of the botrytis. It has a star right lemon hue and while lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. Honeysuckle and honeycomb influences come from botrytis, which has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. It has a spine of natural acidity and tingling minerality that helps draw out the palate structure to a citrus zest finish. The spring and early summer were warm and so exceptionally dry that we felt the vines might suffer from the effects of drought. In February we had the unexpected; a torrential downpour set the dry streams gurgling merrily and totally replenished the ground water reserves. Late in autumn we had humid conditions which led to some botrytis developing in Riesling. Many producers picked early to minimise the effect of this but fortunately we braved it out until the weather cleared and the patches of botrytis became beautifully shriveled and noble. After picking, the fruit was gently pressed and left to settle. The clear portion of the juice was then slowly fermented at a cool temperature in stainless steel to ensure it retained varietal purity and the additional exotic aromas and flavours provided by botrytis. The wine was handled very gently to allow it to retain some of the natural carbon dioxide from the fermentation to give it a touch of spritz.
*What the critics think*
2008 -“A beautifully textural wine with hints of botrytis, hence its saffron notes alongside honeysuckle orange blossom and spice, too. Luscious with a hint of sweetness, yet tempered by fine, cleansing acidity. Features superb balance and length.” Jane Faulkner - Full Bottle - Sydney Morning Herald - May 2009
2008- "Lemon. Well balanced, very confident wine with superb poise and balance. Some spritz. Really refreshing off dry style..." 17/20 points Jancis Robinson - UK
2008 - “Lovely intense Riesling with strong lime, mineral and very pure botrytis/beeswax characters that are totally charming. Powerful, focused wine that can’t fail to impress every Riesling lover.” Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine - Australia

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