Generally lower alcohols in this vintage. 90 days on lees. Just released. Short, fat tanks and nine months in bottle. 48 hours on skins. TA 5.9 g/l, RS 8.7 g/l, pH 3.15. Relatively subtle but still Gewürz with rose-petal delicacy. Floral and rose-scented on the palate but has texture too, fine-grained like fresh pears. Restrained and super-crisp. Dry and textured on the finish t...
Generally lower alcohols in this vintage. 90 days on lees. Just released. Short, fat tanks and nine months in bottle. 48 hours on skins. TA 5.9 g/l, RS 8.7 g/l, pH 3.15. Relatively subtle but still Gewürz with rose-petal delicacy. Floral and rose-scented on the palate but has texture too, fine-grained like fresh pears. Restrained and super-crisp. Dry and textured on the finish to subdue/complement those aromas.
16.5 Points Jancis Robinson