Description
Raupo vineyard is situated on gentle North-facing slopes in the upper Omaka valley and shares latitude 41.57 with Clayvin and Wrekin vineyards. Raupo is farmed with biodynamic Organic methods and has high density planting. Hand harvested, then whole Bunch pressed to barrel - No added enzymes, SO2 or yeasts to allow onset of indigenous fermentation, followed by 100% Malolactic fermentation Lees were stirred at the onset of malolactic fermentation and several times before assemblage. Bottled un-fined and unfiltered. 1313 bottled produced.
Awards
Cameron Douglas MS 94/100
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
0.5 g/l residual sugar
7.1 g/l acidity
3.19 pH
Vinification
Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
9 months in Damy puncheons and barriques (30% new)
Bottling
Closure: Diam