White Wines

February 2010 White Wine of the Month

Gillian Tinney - Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wine Highfield Estate Riesling 2002
Country of Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
Our thoughts

A stunning Riesling with bottle age, bursting with citrus aroma and ripe Elderflower, cracking biting acidity and a long fresh finish.  Carefully cellared prior to release, this wine has citrus and floral aromas leading to intensifying and developing mineral and lime flavours. Although it has spent two years in the bottle prior to release, the wine still looks young and fresh, and will surely benefit from further ageing.

Colour : Bright straw with light tints

Aroma : Classic lime and mineral notes

Palate : Citrus and mineral flavours and a persistent dry finish. These will intensify and soften with further bottle age.

Fermentation: Stainless steel 100%

Maturation: 2 years bottle age in the winery cellar

Variety: Riesling 100% from the Highfield Estate

Price: £12.95 inc vat 75cl bottle price
Stockist: Barrels and Bottles (www.barrelsandbottles.co.uk)


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