Forrest Riesling Doctors' 09

Forrest ‘The Doctors’ Marlborough Riesling 2009 (18.5+/20), at 8.5% alc. and 44 g/l rs. Fruit from the Conders Bend vineyard cool-fermented, this was pale straw with green hues showing. Subtlety was the feature here, with delicacy of florals and limes and the faintest honied elements. Medium sweet, the pronounced acidity prevents any cloying. This had a beautiful delicacy, lending finesse and fine German spatlese style. This took the 2009 ANZWA Champion Open White Wine trophy. All three wines will develop well over the next 5+ years easily.  RC Dec 09

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