Riesling 1998

Felton Road, tasting note (feltonroad.com – produktside feltonroad.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 1998 Felton Road Riesling – område: Bannockburn (Central Otago); drue: Riesling; alkohol 11%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vinification: Fermented with predominantly its own indigenous Bannockburn yeast, which has added texture and complexity. The long slow fermentation was eventually stopped by chilling and racking off the yeast lees to retain 25g/L residual sugar. The sweetness is balanced with a crisp acid and the alcohol of 11.0% allows the concentrated elegant aromas and flavours to be enjoyed without being heavy and clumsy. A ppearance Cellaring Green tinged yellow. With residual sweetness, firm acidity and concentrated fruit flavours, it is expected to cellar well for several years. Bouquet Ripe stonefruit with complex spicy aromas. Ser ve Serve lightly chilled by itself as an aperitif or balance the light residual sweetness with the appropriate cuisine. Palate Intense stonefruit flavours with excellent concentration. Residual sweetness of 25g/L balanced by natural crisp acid. Bottle Shape Elegant antique green traditional hock bottle.