Sato Riesling 2023

Description

Accolades:
93/100 – James Suckling

“Very dry, showing dried apples and pears with some ginseng character. Spicy too. Medium-bodied, it has more dried fruit on the palate and a dried-ginger finish. Flint and matchstick at the end. Drink now.” – James Suckling

Winemaking Notes: Domain Road Vineyard. Soil: Clay loam from the remain of an ancient lake. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked. Vinification: 85% whole bunch press & 15% macerated on skins. Natural yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks mainly and oak barrels. 15 mg/L sulphites added. 0.3 g/L residual sugar. Maturation: 9 months in s/s tanks and old oak barrels. Bottled: 26 February 2024 without fining or filtration. 4597 bottles produced

Alcohol: 11.4%

Varietal: Riesling

Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand