2006 Allan Scott Marlborough Riesling

Riesling

Allan Scott Wines’ “Moorland” block, which directly surrounds the winery, contains some of the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough. Due to their maturity this vineyard consistently produces quality fruit year after year. Now nearly 30 years of age, these vines are very well established. Pruned back to produce no more than 3.5 kgs per vine and with leaf plucking, these vines produce an extraordinarily consistent and high quality wine.

"Aromas of lime and mandarin with hints of honeysuckle give a complete and complex wine. Typical Riesling notes of sweet citrus, ripe limes and grapefruit on the palate with a distinct mineral note and a spiciness towards the finish lead through to a balanced acidity. This wine will develop more complexity with age."

87 Points - Wine Enthusiast

SKU: 751123

2008 Allan Scott Chardonnay

Chardonnay

The vintage of 2008 provided excellent growing conditions. Components of the blend are specifically chosen from four different sites in the Rapaura region. Each batch of juice was barrel fermented in new or 1-3 year old French oak barriques and was expressly selected to add complexity and fullness and to import balance with their unique characteristics. Malolactic fermentation occurs while the wine is left to mature on its lees for 10 months. During this time regular ‘battonage’ is performed on selected batches to enhance the creamy mid palate. The wine is then blended and bottled.

"The 2008 Allan Scott Chardonnay is full bodied, displaying ripe stonefruit characters, a light creaminess on the palate and a trace of French oak on the nose. The palate has good length and structure originating from concentrated fruit, malolactic fermentation and mineral complexities, ensuring this wine will age for several years to come."

88 Points - Anthony Gismondi

SKU: 798702

2010 Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

The 2010 Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc is truly a variety that is made in the vineyard. Clean and ripe fruit will always produce great Sauvignon Blanc. After pressing, the wine is chilled and allowed to settle over a 24 hour period. The wine is then racked, inoculated and fermented at cool temperatures for 15-20 days. After fermentation and maturation the various tanks are brought together to make a final blend.

The 2010 Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic mix of limes, passionfruit and melon with undertones of gooseberry and green capsicum adding complexity. The firm but balanced acidity and clean crisp flavours make this a mouth filling and lingering wine.

88 Points - Wine Spectator

SKU: 922740

2010 Allan Scott Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

This wine was hand sorted, destemmed, crushed into open top fermenters and then cooled rapidly. After cold soaking for colour extraction, the must is then warmed and a mixture of indigenous and cultured yeasts are employed for primary fermentation.

During fermentation and the maceration process, the cap is pumped over to avoid the extraction of harsh and bitter tannins, and only softer fine silky tannins resulted. The wine is then left in tank to ‘post macerate’ on its skins. When the desirable flavour profile is reached, the wine was pressed off, settled and transferred to a mixture of new and old French oak barriques. These barrels are put through full malolactic fermentation and left to mature and develop on lees. This wine has aromas of cherries, raspberries and violets which marry well with the new French oak and a creamy malolactic subtleness. The smoky oak is prevalent but does not dominate.

SKU: 467217