Pyramid Valley Lebecca Vineyard Riesling 2005

One of the new styles of vineyards, European inspired, which is starting to make an impact on the New Zealand wine industry. Owned and operated by Mike and Claudia Weersing who have been growing Riesling in Marlborough for the last 25 years, their Lebecca vineyard lies in the heart of the Rapaura District on deep gravely silt loams. Densely planted which allows volume and concentration yet encourages the vines to seek deeper soils which are mainly made of stone helping to protect perfume and vibrancy. This is a Spatlese style with an alcohol level of 8.5% bottled unfined and unfiltered, medium sweet with a great middle palate and texture, not finishing sweet but clean and fresh. Drink now but will also cellar for another 3-4 years.