2002 Sandpiper Riesling
Comments
A great example of Mount Crawford Riesling (one of South Australia's consistently coolest grape growing sites). Citrus, lime and orange blossom combine with a crisp, racy acidity to create a fine example of a great variety. A moderate residual sugar balances well with natural acids to round off the palate.
Vinification Notes
Crushed and de-stemmed then pressed. Free run and pressings kept separate. Pressings were fined and then re-incorporated back to the free run. The juice was settled for 3 days then racked and inoculated for alcoholic fermentation, using yeast of French origin. Fermentation temperature 12°C - 16°C.
Blend
100% Riesling
Vintage Notes
The best vintage in the Barossa Valley in more than a decade. A very cool and mild summer provided an extremely long ripening period, resulting in fruit with perfectly balanced acidity and baume.
Harvested
April 2002
Region : | Eden Valley |
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Bottled : | July 2002 |
Total Acidity : | 7.21 |
Alcohol : | 12.0 |
Residual Sugar : | 5.9 |