John Forrest Collection Marlborough Noble Riesling 2005
Marlborough has an ideal climate for botrytised dessert wines, thanks to cool nights and temperate days, modest autumn rainfall and a harvest period
lasting from March until May. These elements allow botrytis-affected berries an extended time on the vine, concentrating the sugars and flavours while retaining acidity. I have been making botrytised riesling since 1993 and find the Brancott Valley to be one of my most interesting sites. Brancott’s older soil profile of undissected river terraces together
with is elevated location, approximately 50m abovethe Wairau Valley floor, result in cooler temperatures and a later harvest than in many other parts of
Marlborough. Botrytised Riesling from this site has exceptional acidity and length and offers a unique flavour profile of sweet citrus and exotic tropical fruits.“
Tasting Notes
Marlborough’s Brancott Valley with its older soils and extended ripening season, produces Riesling
which has distinctive tropical flavours and palate weight. This sweet wine is an outstanding example, with aromas of ripe apricots, honeysuckle and orange zest and a rich and luscious palate, brimming with stone-fruits and the signature flavour of fresh mango, and finishing with refreshing acidity. |
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