Stringy Brae Riesling

VINTAGE 2005:

The fruit was picked mid March on a cool crisp night from the vineyards of Stringy Brae in the renowned Sevenhill region of the Clare Valley.

The long mild summer and seasonal rains has developed a wine with a lifted bouquet dominated by limes with natural acidity and delicate citrus flavors.

A wine that rewards the Riesling lovers and even convert many who haven't yet fallen under the spell of this varietal.

Ideal for drinking now or ageing well over 8-10 years for the purists wonderful with seafood, Asian meals and salads.

Wine 100% Riesling

Region Sevenhill, Clare Valley

Vintage 2005

Alcohol 13.0%

pH 3.11

Total Acidity 7.15

Residual Sugar 3.70

Wood Treatment NA

Average Tonnage 4 tonne/acre

Harvest
March 18 2005 2:00am
Fruit is picked on flavor using the baume recordings as a guide only.

Bottling June 15 2005

Closure Screw Cap

Climate
Annual average rainfall of 700mm, cool climate

Soil Profile
Variable of loam and clay over shaol and limestone

Vineyard
Planted at 880 vines per acre or 2200 vines per ha
Entire vineyard is planted from vine rootlings
· Straw Mulched
· Mid rows are planted with permanent sward of rye grass and clover
· VSP (vertical shoot positioning) Trellising which is utilized as required

Aspect
Over 75% of the vineyard is planted on slope

Irrigation Watering regime based on the requirement of the vine only and managed with Electronic Moisture Probes to 1m

Pruning
Vines pruned from June to August to achieve an average of 3.5 tonne/acre or 8.5 tonne/ha naturally, vintage yields are dictated by nature