Seifried Estate Dabbles in Obscurity

13-Sep-2011

As Nelson's largest wine producer and one of the South Island's more significant ones, Seifried Estate has the latitude of experimenting with new or less-recognised varieties and styles. Such research and development is crucial to the growth of our industry. Seifried Estate has a particular affinity with varieties of Austria and Germany, with founder Hermann Seifried's origins there. Though these varieties are reasonably established, they seem obscure here. Some are reviewed here. www.seifried.co.nz

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Aotea Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - Nelson
Review Date : 13-Sep-2011
☆☆☆☆☆
Aotea is an on-premise label for Seifried Estate. Bright, light straw-yellow colour, this has a full, aromatic nose of stonefruits, white peaches and nectarines with delicate flinty elements. Dryish to taste, this is has gentle flavours of gooseberries, capsicums and stonefruits, underlined by vibrant acidity. The wine has balance and tension, the textures smooth and slippery, with excellent cut. Moderately luscious gooseberry and minerally flavours feature on the finish. A subtle-flavoured, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc that will match seafood and poultry over the next 2+ years. Fruit from the ‘Brightwater' vineyard cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 12.0% alc. 16.5+/20 Sep 2011 RRP – On premise only
Seifried Nelson Gruner Veltliner 2011
Gruner Veltliner from New Zealand - Nelson
Review Date : 13-Sep-2011
☆☆☆☆☆
The first release of Austria's most planted variety grown by the Seifried family, fruit from the ‘Brightwater' vineyard fermented to 12.5% alc. Brilliant pale straw-yellow colour with some green hues. The bouquet is fresh and pure with good depth of subtle herb and peppery fruit. Dry to taste, this is medium-weighted with up-front herb and white pepper fruit, providing a good core and presence. The palate carries moderate acidity, providing softened textures to the solid line through the palate. A straight forward, well-expressed Gruner Veltliner with the depth to match most white meat dishes over the next 2-3+ years. 17.0+/20 Sep 2011 RRP $21.00
Seifried Nelson Wurzer 2009
Other White from New Zealand - Nelson
Review Date : 13-Sep-2011
☆☆☆☆☆
Wurzer is a little-planted German cross of Gewurztraminer and Muller-Thurgau. Around 100 ha only are planted world-wide. This is the fourth release of the varietal from Seifried Estate, the vines planted in the ‘Redwood Valley' vineyard. Cool, stop-fermented at 13.0% alc. and 14 g/L rs. Bright, full, straw-yellow colour with some golden hues. This has a softly full and broad nose of savoury florals with toast and hair-oil secondary development aromatics. Medium sweet, the palate is full, rounded and soft in mouthfeel, with a flavour amalgam of brown spices, yellow florals, honey and toast. The low acidity and light textural thread lead to a dry, soft finish. This is now mature showing developed flavour interest. Drink over the next 2 years with Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. 16.0+/20 Sep 2011 RRP $18.00

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