Gift Box – Big Sky Grüner Veltliner +/- Glasses

This is one of our favourite varieties, and not yet that well known in New Zealand.  The variety comes from Austria.  Genetically it is related to Pinot Noir and to Riesling – and we think it suits Te Muna really well.

We make this in steel to let the fruit shine through, with a very slow, very cool ferment to enhance the aromatics, and then some time on lees with plenty of gentle stirring to add complexity and texture.  The result is a luscious dry white wine, with pear drop and white nectarine characters, and a gentle spiciness.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR

Pale straw with green-tinged edge

BOUQUET

Lime blossom and pear drop aromas

PALATE

Clean lines and minerality, with ripe white stonefruit, warm gingery spice, and vibrant acidity

FOOD MATCH

Great as an aperitif, or with Asian food and pork dishes

• Harvest Date: 16th April 2018
• Brix at Harvest: 23
• Blend: 100 % Grüner Veltliner
• Final Alcohol: 13.1%
• pH: 3.31
• RS/GF: 0.5 g/L
• Pressing: Whole bunch press, no skin contact
• Fermentation: Low-temperature yeast, cool controlled ferment over 30 days
• Elevage: 2 months on lees, regular stirring
• Vineyard: Big Sky Wines
• Region: Te Muna, Wairarapa

Beautifully presented in a stained environmentally friendly timber box complete with two 260ml white wine glasses or presented in a stained environmentally friendly timber box with a perspex lid (no glasses).

This comes presented on a bed of wood wool which will encase your product and ensure safe delivery.

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