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Botrytised Riesling 2003 - SOLD OUT
This is the third ever Highfield Botrytised Riesling. Each bottle is personally signed and individually numbered by Winemaker, Alistair Soper. The cool and dry end to the 2003 season produced perfect conditions for a dry botrytis on the super sweet grapes. The wine shows opulent Botrytis characters of honey and apricot. This sensational sticky has incredibly sweet and luscious texture, which slips down like silk and promises to be perfect wit whom ever you choose to share it. Stock are very low so we ask you to limit purchases to two bottles. We advise placing your order now to avoid missing out on this truly unique wine.
"Luscious honeyed wine showing plenty of botrytis character with subtle varietal flavours underneath. A very sweet, almost decadent, style with some caramelised flavours beginning to emerge" Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller WINE
Aroma: Honey and apricot
Palate: Super sweet and luscious with intense apricot flavours and a delicate, clean finish
Maturation: Winery cellared in bottle for before release
Alcohol: 11.5%
Harvest dates: 9 May 2003
Bottling dates: 11 June 2004
"Luscious honeyed wine showing plenty of botrytis character with subtle varietal flavours underneath. A very sweet, almost decadent, style with some caramelised flavours beginning to emerge" Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller WINE
Sensory Notes
Colour: Medium goldAroma: Honey and apricot
Palate: Super sweet and luscious with intense apricot flavours and a delicate, clean finish
Awards
90 points - 5 stars, Gourmet Traveller WINE 2006Technical Notes
Fermentation: Stainless steelMaturation: Winery cellared in bottle for before release
Alcohol: 11.5%
Harvest dates: 9 May 2003
Bottling dates: 11 June 2004
Cellaring Potential
This wine will be at its best on release and until late 2007Food Suggestions
A perfect match with homemade tamarillo and chocolate tart and a side of vanilla ice cream
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