Saint Clair Origin Grüner Veltliner 2021
New Zealand, Marlborough
Description
Fine grained with appealing chalky structure. Rich layers of ripe apple, orange and peach. The palate is dry and mouth filling with a long and lingering finish.
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
Vineyard
Produced with fruit harvested from vineyards in the Omaka Valley. Careful crop manipulation to ensure vine balance is essential for this highly prolific and large bunch producing variety
Winemaker
Stewart Maclennan
Viticulture
The grapes were gently harvested and pressed. The free run juice was fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. Pressing components were fermented in old oak and retained on lees post ferment to add complexity and roundness to the palate. Components of selected parcels were blended post ferment and carefully finished for bottling
Vinification
The grapes were gently harvested and pressed. The free run juice was fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. Pressing components were fermented in old oak and retained on lees post ferment to add complexity and roundness to the palate. Components of selected parcels were blended post ferment and carefully finished for bottling.