Wines By Mount Riley

Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2011

Nelson & Marlborough

Mount Riley is a family owned estate with strong traditional values and a guiding philosophy of being involved at all stages of the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the glass. Always in fine fashion and consistently so, an ambassador of fine Marlborough Pinot Noir to the world, Mount Riley can boast silver medals at the prestigious London International and twice Air New Zealand Wine Awards. Multiple vineyard parcels and clonal material construct a complex and complete wine of great character, depth of flavour and exquisite charm.

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Parcels of Pinot Noir are sourced from superior Marlborough vineyards and splendid sites along the premier viticultural precinct of Nelson River, including Mount Riley's very own, splendid Seventeen Valley vineyard. The backbone of the cuvée comes from vines planted to stony unfertile blocks, perfect for the production of intensely flavoured Pinot Noir. A spectrum of clones is included, UCD 5 and 6, 10/5 and Dijon clones 115, 118, 375 and 777. Grapes are cold soaked, fermented on skins and treated to several months in a selection of fine French oak barriques. Alcohol 13.5%


Mid red colour with garnet/ ruby hues. Dark cherry and red berry fruit aromas are supported by hints of spice and earthiness. An approachable, elegant wine with soft tannins, delicious ripe red fruit flavours and concentration. Drinking well upon release alongside salmon or duck.

Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Marlborough

Available by the case dozen only

The Mount Riley team practise an earth to bottle discipline of vinification, a completely independent effort which can operate around the clock to get the fruit in on time, right at the most perfect point of ripening. What gives Mount Riley estate it's greatest edge however are it's splendid vineyards which yield immaculate harvests of fruit. Mount Riley make the world's most popular renditions of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, it's appeal gains momentum with each vintage.

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Harvests of the finest Marlborough grown Sauvignon Blanc are treated to the most exacting regimens, a final quality control is applied at the blending stage to ensure that only the finest components are bottled under the Mount Riley label. A collation of several vineyards is assembled from the better viticultural precincts of Marlborough, the majority sourced from within Wairau Valley. Grapes are crushed and destemmed prior to pressing. Vinification is initiated in temperature controlled fermenters through the introduction of Mount Riley cultures, to preserve the lifted aromatics of Marlborough fruit.

Light yellow/straw. The bouquet is powerfully aromatic with layers of tropical fruits, capsicum and racy gooseberries. Pungent capsicum, grapefruit and stonefruit aromas are complimented by clean cut grass and mineral notes. The palate is invitingly fresh with citrus, overlaid mineral characters, beautifully balanced with ripe fruit flavours and a subtle acidity. Balanced structure with racy acidity, good texture a concentrated mid-palate and a crisp finish. to give a clean fresh finish. Drinking well now as an aperitif or as a match to seafood, light meats and Al fresco.

Mount Riley Saveé Sparkling

Marlborough

Marlborough's only sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Savée is a fully effervescent wine which expresses the exuberance of the region and the distinctive qualities of it's fruit. So much so that Savee has been referred to as supercharged Sauvignon Blanc by the industry press. The team at Mount Riley spend an enormous amount of time in the vineyard to determine those parcels of fruit which can best define the radiant Savée style.

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The team at Mount Riley abide by the adage that good wine comes from healthy vine. Harvested from the best sites in Marlborough's Wairau Valley, grapes are crushed and destemmed prior to pressing and inoculation. Primary fermentation is induced by the introduction of choice yeast strains. Vinified in tanks at cool temperatures to preserve lifted aromatics, Savée handled to traditional techniques and treated to a secondary fermentation in bottle. The completed wine is taken off lees immediately after completion of the ferment to retain the bright, vivacious characters. Alcohol 13.0%


Pale straw in colour, an excellent mousse. Fresh and vibrant nose showing green pepper and elderflower, tropical fruit, gooseberry and melon characters. A fresh and lively palate with great weight of tropical fruit and green, vegetative, herbaceous elements, crisp acidity and a lingering finish. A splendid wine for celebrations and a good choice alongside fresh seafood or Al fresco cuisine.

At the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, the waters of the Marlborough Sounds meet steep hills rising to the south-west, where the Richmond Ranges are dominated by the distinctive crag of Mount Riley

Inland, the mountains look down on the stony-soiled vineyards of the Wairau Valley. From here, and other famous parts of the Marlborough region, a reputation for outstanding wines has spread around the world. Distinct regional characteristics have been celebrated, since the first plantings in 1973. Mount Riley is the predominant peak in the Richmond Range of mountains that overlooks the Wairau Valley.

The form and shape of Mount Riley is instantly recognisable to many of the worlds wine lovers, with a photograph of Mount Riley and the surrounding Richmond Hills seeming to appear whenever an article on the Marlborough region appears. The experienced viticultural team at Mount Riley, manage all work in the vineyards, and believe passionately in the adage that "good wine is made in the vineyard" ; they spend an enormous amount of time and effort in the vineyard as an addition to their winemaking role.

Mount Riley Wines was formed with the intention of producing premium quality Marlborough wines. The Marlborough region was chosen for it's unique terroir and worldwide reputation. This reputation has developed in the short period since 1973 when grapes were first planted. The directors of Mount Riley took extreme care in vineyard selection, visiting dozens of vineyards and sites before settling on Mount Riley. The individual vineyards have been chosen for their unique attributes, each different, yet with the potential to produce outstanding quality grapes.

Mount Riley Wines combine the best of modern technology with traditional, hands-on wine making skills

The winemakers have vast experience in handling Marlborough's premium grape varieties to produce the finest wines. Across the ranges there is enormous variety. But every wine shares a consistent commitment to quality. As well as acclaim from wine writers, show judges and wine lovers worldwide, Mount Riley wines have won a succession of gold and silver medals and trophies.

A portfolio of vineyards, totaling 252.5 acres of the Wairau Valley and Seventeen Valley areas, are owned and managed by Mount Riley Wines. Each site was chosen carefully, for its unique attributes and ability to produce grapes of outstanding quality.

MOUNT RILEY VINEYARD 50 acres - Established 1996 Planted predominately in Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the vineyard offers a magnificent view of Mount Riley and the Richmond ranges. The land is a mixture of river stones and sandy loam, lying on two north-facing terraces.

BLINKBONNIE VINEYARD 42 acres - Established 2001 This vineyard is home not only to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc vines, but was purchased as the site of the new Mount Riley winery and cellar door. Situated just south of Blenheim, with a one-kilometre frontage, the 'home' vineyard is easily located by visitors. A nursery for newly grafted vines is also contained within its kilometre-long stretch of land.

WAIHOPAI VINEYARD 23 acres - Established 2002 This new 23 acre vineyard is planted in Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot and Riesling vines. The site is extremely stony and perfectly suited to the production of premium quality fruit.

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"Mount Riley is one of the rising stars on the New Zealand horizon!" -Peter Saunders International Wine

SEVENTEEN VALLEY VINEYARD 34 acres - Established 1996 Five minutes south of Blenheim and away from the Wairau Valley. Seventeen Valley Vineyard has a unique mesoclimate, with soil that's extremely stony and of low fertility. All of which make it perfect for the production of high quality, intensely flavoured Pinot Noir, Merlot, Malbec and Chardonnay. The vineyard's grapes form the backbone of the Mount Riley premium wines.

MARATHON DOWNS VINEYARD 85 1/2 acres - Established 1984 Right in the heart of the Wairau Valley, Marathon Downs consistently produces a high standard of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Merlot grapes.

GREYSTONE VINEYARD 18 acres - Established 1980 This well known vineyard has an outstanding record of producing premium quality grapes. It is planted with various clones of Chardonnay, 5 acres of old Semillon vines, 3 acres of Riesling and outstanding Sauvignon Blanc grapes

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