BASCAND ESTATE RIESLING 

CURRENT VINTAGE

Bascand 2009 Estate Riesling Waipara

Tasting Notes: Limes, apples, lemons and feijoas on the nose, with subtle elderflower and floral hints. Upfront sweet entry to the palate challenged by ripe phenolics and acid. Great length, refreshing and enticing.

Wine Making: Ripe fruit was gently pressed to tank and enzyme settled for 48 hours prior to racking. The clear juice was inoculated and cool fermented until each parcel tasted in balance. The wine was allowed to rest on lees for three months with lees stirring on selected tanks. Immediately prior to bottling the wine was carefully blended, filtered and bottled. The grapes were harvested between 14 -18 April 2009.

Technical Notes: pH 3.09   TA 8.2g/L   Alc 11.50%   RS 18g/L   Brix 23

Food Match: Spicy fish curry with coconut rice and warm roti

Cellar Notes: Drink now but will reward cellaring for 5 – 7 years

Awards/Accolades: Bronze Medal, 2010 International Wine Challenge UK. Selected for Singapore World Gourmet Conference. Silver Medal Winner Hong Kong International Wine Fair 2009.

PREVIOUS VINTAGE

Bascand 2008 Estate Riesling Waipara

Tasting Notes: An intense nose of limes, sherbet and nectarines belies the minerality that comes through on the finish. An initial burst of sweetness is overtaken by ripe phenolics that provide structure and texture to the wine. River stone minerality dries the finish whilst the natural spritz in the wine cleanses and refreshes the palate.

Wine Making: Ripe fruit was gently pressed to tank and enzyme settled for 48 hours prior to racking. The clear juice was inoculated and cool fermented until each parcel tasted in balance. The wine was allowed to rest on lees for three months with lees stirring on selected tanks. Immediately prior to bottling the wine was carefully blended, filtered and bottled. The grapes were harvested between 10 -15 April 2008.

Technical Notes: pH 3.07    TA 7.2 g/L   Alc 10.00%   RS 24 g/L   Brix 21 - 25

Food Match: Lemon and pepper squid

Cellar Notes: Drink now but will reward cellaring for 3 – 5 years