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Sherwood Estate Stratum Riesling 2020

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Produced from selected parcels of grapes from Sherwood family vineyards on some of Waipara's best sites.
A well balanced Riesling with fine texture and a juicy, lingering finish.
The slight sweetness to this wine makes it the perfect match to spicy Thai salads, or soft cheese and dried fruits.

ABV: 11.0%
Vintage: 2020
Size: 75cl

Bone dry

Sweet

Grape Type:
Riesling
New Zealand:
Waipara
Wine Category:
White
Wine Style:
Dry and Crisp Whites
At Its Best:
Now - End 2025
Winemaker:
Petter Evans

Find out more about Sherwood Estate Stratum Riesling 2020

The Wine The Winemaker The Ratings

The Wine The Wine

Country of origin:

New Zealand

Region:

Waipara

The Sherwood Estate Stratum wines showcase the characteristics of Waipara Valley grapes. This region may not be as famous as its northern neighbour, Marlborough, but is certainly worth discovering for yourself! The growing season in Waipara is one of the longest in New Zealand. This prolonged ripening period lets these Riesling grapes develop rich flavour complexity while retaining their acidity. The result is a delectable white with aromas of lemon sherbet, grapefruit and honey with hints of lychee and white blossom. This is followed by a medium-bodied palate with flavours of lemon meringue and a light sweetness.

The Winemaker The Winemaker

Winemaker:

Petter Evans

In 1978 Dayne and Jill Sherwood planted 8 acres of vines in West Melton, west of Christchurch. It was a time of turmoil in the industry with the government paying people to pull vines out. Some people thought they were mad... but by putting their heart and soul into every aspect of every bottle of wine made over the last 40 years, they have earned the enviable reputation of creating formidable wines with absolute reliability. Along with their Chief Winemaker, Petter Evans, who is a veteran of the wine industry (he has been working in vineyards since the age of 15!) they are determined to live up to this reputation for another 40 years.

"The Stratum wines are premium, every day wines, made in a 'hands-off' style with little interruption in the winery, meaning that you get great fruit intensity whilst still being subtly refined." - Petter Evans, Winemaker.