Allan Scott MOORLANDS Marlborough Riesling 2008

Our Prestige Single Vineyard range of wines are produced from our best estate grown grapes and reflect low yield vines and meticulous viticulture. Special attention in the cellar in terms of handling, employing high tech and traditional methods, result in these elegant wines of limited production.

Viticulture

The Allan Scott Wines’ “Moorlands” block, which directly surrounds the winery, contains some of the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough. Some of these vines are now nearly 30 years of age. Due to their maturity this vineyard consistently produces quality fruit year after year. Pruned back to produce no more than 3.5 kgs per vine and with leaf plucking, these vines produce an extraordinarily consistent and high quality wine.

Vinification

As in other years, harvest occurred in the coolness of the early morning. After pressing and the normal settling and racking process the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks. During the ferment the wine is tasted daily until a desirable residual sugar level is reached, after which fermentation is promptly stopped. While most of this wine was matured for six months in tank, a proportion was matured in old oak barrels.

Description

A complex array of integrated lime, mandarin and honey flavours that slowly unravel to show new facets after time in the glass. A luscious wine seamlessly transitioning from the first citrus fruit flavours to the balanced backbone of acidity, minerality and mandarin pith, and giving the wine its long finish.

Serving Suggestions

Riesling is a preferred accompaniment to a wide range of foods. This wine is especially enjoyable with savoury and spicy dishes, with cheese or simply on its own. Best served lightly chilled, Allan Scott Riesling is guaranteed to improve with for many years if carefully cellared.

Technical Information

• Alcohol: 13%
• Residual Sugar: 6.0g/ltr
• Titratable Acid: 6.03
• p.H: 3.35

Current Wines Varieties Range Wine Library Winery Winemakers