JB
John Buchanan (attending)
Managing Director, Mount Riley
Description
Ripe cherry and plum characters are supported by hints of savoury spice and dried herb Approachable with soft tannins and intense fruit flavour. Silky texture and great length.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
0.0 g/l residual sugar
5.8 g/l acidity
3.7 pH
Vineyard
Grown entirely on Estate Vineyards in the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough. Older soils derived from glacial outwash with a high clay content.
Winemaker
Matt Murphy
Viticulture
Vines are spur pruned on a single cordon. Conventionally farmed under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand programme.
Vinification
Cold soak pre ferment for 5-7 days. Fermented at 28-30 degress celcius and pressed off within a week of completing fermentation. MLF in barrel. Aged in French oak barriques, 20% of which were new.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l