Variety:                      100% Riesling          

Clone:                         Clone Gm 110, Gm 239 & Seifried clones     

Rootstock:                 SO4

Region:                      Wairau Plains, Marlborough. The vineyard is situated within an ancient bend of the Opawa River and the name “the Corners” in fact refers to the shape of the road which follows this old river channel.

Vintage:                     The 2007 vintage was a classic Marlborough vintage. Cool temperatures over flowering (late Nov-early Dec) resulted in lower yields but this ultimately meant more concentrated and intense fruit flavours. The ripening to harvest period was characterised by warm, dry disease-free weather allowing optimal harvest conditions where grapes where picked on ripeness and flavours.

Philosophy:              Our aim is best summed up by “fine wine begins with the vine”. Our approach is through organic and bio-dynamic viticulture (the Corners Vineyard is in conversion to BioGro certification) where we strive for “balance” in the vineyard. This ultimately provides grapes that are a reflection of our particular site or as the French say “terroir”.

Winemaking:           Hand Harvested and whole bunch pressed, clear juice ex press direct to oak and stainless steel barrel (50% each), pressings (25% of total juice) processed separately and blended back at pre bottle

Fermentation:           In barrel        Duration: 4 weeks,

Yeast:                         75% cultured, 25% indigenous (free run component cultured (SHIA 7), pressings component indigenous)

Maturation:               In barrel on ferment lees     Duration:  3 months

Tasting Notes:          Lifted aromas of apricot and citrus blossom are supported with lime(y) notes. The concentrated palate has a wonderful intensity of citrus fruit flavours balanced by cleansing mineral acidity. 

Food Match:             Blue Cod & Smoked Salmon Pie with creamy lemon & parsley sauce.

Cellaring:                  Recommended 3-4 years.

Technical:                 alc  13.0 %,     pH 3.03,                     TA 7.5 g/l,        RS 6.4 g/l

Bottling Date:           6 August 2007

Winemaker:              Allan McWilliams