Settlement

Ashmore Vineyard Riesling 2019

Marlborough

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Featuring deep alluvial soils and a cooler climate, the Ashmore Vineyard provides an ideal place for riesling the thrive in the Wairau Valley. Settlement crafts a layered wine from this site that perfectly demonstrates the kaleidoscopic flavors of well grown and produced riesling.

Vineyard

The north facing Ashmore Vineyard provides ideal cool climate growing conditions for riesling. The free draining, deep alluvial silt loam sits on a foundation of clay, meaning that very little irrigation is required even in dry years. The vineyard was planted in 1997 and has been certified organic since 2012.

Winemaking

Grapes are hand-picked and pressed slowly into tanks. After settling for three days, the must is racked and cool fermented. The wine is aged one year in tank before bottling.

Vintage

2019 started with a cool flowering period, lowering yields but allowing the vines to focus their energy on the fruit that remained. After a hot and dry January/February, a burst of rain in March provided welcome relief to the vineyards prior to picking.

Tasting Note

Steely and clean on the nose, the expressive palate showcases tropical fruit flavors of mango, guava and pineapple alongside melon, apple and chervil. A crumbly mineral texture and bright acidity bounce off a kiss of sweetness to balance out the wine.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Riesling

Appellation

Marlborough

Farming

Organic

Alcohol

12%

Suggested Retail Price

$25

Trade Materials

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