Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling

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Wine Description

Pewsey Vale The Contours is characterised by a special site, sensitive vine growing and astute winemaking. The Contours Riesling is produced from old vines farmed on the coolest slope within this ruggedly beautiful single vineyard. Bottle ageing for five years before release transforms this Riesling into a complex wine. More richness and complexity will accumulate over future decades.

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Acclaim
"This release deserves some sort of award for consistency, year in and year out. The 2011 is light to medium in body and long, zesty and vibrant on the finish. Aromas and flavors of bergamot, honey (although the wine is completely dry) and toast are classic aged Eden Valley Riesling. (Editor's Choice)
— Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Pewsey Vale Vineyard
Soil composition
grey sandy loam
Elevation:
1,500 feet
Average Vine Age:
47
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
1-4 days on solids before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
100% Riesling
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
bottle
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3
Acidity:
7.3 g/L
Alcohol:
11.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.9 g/L
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Wine Production

The Pewsey Vale Contours is managed with Organic and Biodynamic farming principals. In keeping with the nature of BD and natural, less interventionist practices the wines were fermented with the natural or ‘wild’ yeast from the vineyard.

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About the Vineyard

The 2011 vintage will long be remembered for its cool temperatures throughout the ripening and growing months. This has resulted in the white wines from Eden Valley being delicate and flavourful, with generous and balanced natural acidity. Riesling from Pewsey Vale Vineyard particularly loved the season and the resulting wines are classic examples.