Winemakers Collection Nelson 'Sweet Agnes' Riesling 2019

Trophy - ‘Best Dessert Wine’ - Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2020
Trophy - Royal Easter Wine Show Heritage trophy 2019, 2014, 2009 Vintage, 2020, NZ
Double Gold - The New Zealand International Wine Show, 2020
Gold - Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2020
Gold - AWC Vienna, 2020
Gold - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2019, USA
Gold - The New Zealand International Wine Show 2019, New Zealand
5 Stars - Michael Cooper, ‘New Zealand Wines 2020’ michaelcooper.co.nz
4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine, November 2021, New Zealand
92 Points - Decanter, November 2023
91 Points - Bob Campbell MW, ‘The Real Review’ therealreview.com
Endorsed - Fine Wines of New Zealand 2020 Selection

Vineyard: Seifried Edens Road vineyard
Sugar at Harvest: 36.4°Brix
Date of Harvest: Late March - April 2019
pH of Wine: 3.04
T.A of Wine: 8.9g/L
Residual Sugar: 198g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes

The 2019 Seifried Winemakers Collection ‘Sweet Agnes’ Riesling comes from our Edens Road vineyard. This vineyard is bordered by the Wairoa River and is notable for its exceptionally stony soil structure. The free-draining soil is very harsh on vineyard equipment, but vital for holding the warmth of the Nelson sun and for ripening grapes.

Using 100% Riesling fruit, the grapes were hand selected at the peak of ripeness with a large portion of the fruit shrivelled and raisined, caused by natural dehydration. The grapes were then gently pressed to release a very concentrated intensely flavoured juice. The grapes were picked, pressed and fermented in batches, as grapes were selected during several passes through the vineyard. The fermentation was initiated immediately and continued for about three weeks. During this time, the ferment parcels were monitored and tasted regularly. The young wine was then blended and stabilised before bottling in July 2019. The residual sugar in the wine is 198g/L.