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Tohu Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Albarino 2019

New Zealand, Moutere Hills
Albariño
SRP CA$39.95
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Description

Hand picked grapes are fermented at cool temperatures with a strain of yeast sourced from Spain, the home of Albarino With minimal intervention, the wine is held in tank for just a few months before being bottled for freshness in June 2019. The bottled wine was then held before release to develop complexity. Luscious aromas of orange blossom, lime zest and hints of beeswax Lively, concentrated palate bursting with flavours of white-fleshed stone fruit, fresh citrus and melon An underlying touch of saline minerality, leading to a long and juicy dry finish 4296 bottles produced

Awards

92 pts James Suckling

Certifications

VegetarianVegan
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

Alcohol

13.0%

Analytical data

dry

3.4 g/l residual sugar
7.1 g/l acidity
3.07 pH

Vineyard

Upper Moutere, Nelson. Kuiti (Narrow) Block Planted 2011. 1.36Ha Ancient Moutere alluvium clay soils, featuring deeply weathered and dissected gravels

Color

Apparent color: lemon
Intensity: medium

Aromas

Aroma intensity: moderate

Taste

Acidity: medium
Body: moderate

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