Riesling, Waipara Springs
An elegant off-dry Riesling from Waipara Springs, exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars.
This classic Riesling has aromas of elderflower, honeydew melon, orange pith and lime sherbet. The palate is well structured with great balance between natural sugars and fine acidity.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
14.8 g/L
pH
7.00
ACIDITY
7.4 g/L
ORIGIN
New Zealand
VARIETY
Riesling
FINED USING
Milk
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Waipara
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
No
Vinification details
Harvesting for this style of Riesling is based on the natural acidity of the grapes; Waipara are aiming for an elegant wine exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars. The grapes were machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, before being racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 10 days. Left on full ferment lees for four months, then racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Green credentials
Member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Tasting video
With co-owner Andrew Moore. Watch here
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Riesling, Waipara Springs
An elegant off-dry Riesling from Waipara Springs, exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars.
This classic Riesling has aromas of elderflower, honeydew melon, orange pith and lime sherbet. The palate is well structured with great balance between natural sugars and fine acidity.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
14.8 g/L
pH
3.70
ACIDITY
7.4 g/L
ORIGIN
New Zealand
VARIETY
Riesling
FINED USING
Milk
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Waipara
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
No
Vinification details
Harvesting for this style of Riesling is based on the natural acidity of the grapes; Waipara are aiming for an elegant wine exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars. The grapes were machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, before being racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 10 days. Left on full ferment lees for four months, then racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Green credentials
Member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Contact us to discuss
Displays lovely fruit purity and fine texture, brilliantly structured by nicely pitched acidity.
Wine OrbitRiesling, Waipara Springs
An elegant off-dry Riesling from Waipara Springs, exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars.
Pale in colour with bright glass-filling aromas of green apples, mango and hints of ginger spice. Fresh and fruity to taste with a just off-dry finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
10.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
17.2 g/L
pH
3.07
ACIDITY
6.2 g/L
ORIGIN
New Zealand
WINEMAKER
Paul Hewitt
VARIETY
Riesling
FINED USING
Milk
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Waipara
Vinification details
Harvesting for this style of Riesling is based on the natural acidity of the grapes; Waipara are aiming for an elegant wine exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars. The grapes were machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, before being racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 10 days. Left on full ferment lees for four months, then racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Green credentials
Member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
Contact us to discuss
Riesling, Waipara Springs
An elegant off-dry Riesling from Waipara Springs, exhibiting fruit concentration and vibrant acidity balanced with natural sugars.
A classic lower alcohol style of Riesling; spring flowers, ginger spice, mandarin blossom, fresh citrus and a touch of honey are abundant on the nose of this wine. On the palate flavours are reminiscent of lemon and lime, mandarin peel, freshly-baked ginger biscuits and orange sherbet. A rich, complex mouthfeel combines with acidity serving to balance the wine while the residual sugar provides a lingering and elegant finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
11.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
22.0 g/L
pH
3.04
ACIDITY
8.5 g/L
ORIGIN
New Zealand
WINEMAKER
Paul Hewitt
VARIETY
Riesling
FINED USING
Milk
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Waipara
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
Significant frost reduced crop levels which has resulted in amazing fruit quality. Hot and dry drought conditions leading up to and during harvest reduced disease among the vines.
Vinification details
This Riesling is a blend of components fermented in stainless steel with a variety of cultured yeasts. Juice was settled, then racked for fermentation. The juice was inoculated with SIHA 7 Yeast and fermented at between 12-14 degrees until the desired residual sugar was reached, then fermentation was stopped.
Awards
Air NZ Wine Awards: Pure Gold medal
Green credentials
Member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
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