Gulf Station Riesling 2008

Region
Yarra Valley

Appearance
Light straw with vibrant green tinges

Bouquet
Clean fragrant floral characters with citrus undertones

Palate
Intense varietal fruit flavour with delicacy & freshness balanced by fine acidity

Vintage Conditions
A warm, dry growing season allowed Riesling grapes to reach optimum maturity.

Winemaking
Once the fruit reached an optimal flavour profile it was harvested in excellent condition and gently pressed to retain varietal character and freshness. Fruit is picked at night, crushed and lightly pressed to promote delicate flavours. Fermentation was in stainless steel with a selected yeast strain. Frequent lees stirring was adopted to increase texture in the final wine.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.0 %   pH : 3.07   TA : 5.8 g/L

Cellaring
For immediate enjoyment. The wine will, however, continue to soften and develop more complexity over the next 3 – 5 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Try with Thai or Vietnamese dishes

General Characteristics
Dry  Light Bodied