Brancott Estate adds Riesling to its naturally lighter range

Brancott Estate adds Riesling to its naturally lighter range

Riesling lovers can enjoy an exciting new lower alcohol wine from Brancott Estate this summer, with the launch of Brancott Estate Flight Riesling.

Using the same natural winemaking techniques as Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc and Brancott Estate Flight Pinot Gris has yielded Brancott Estate Flight Riesling, a wine that exhibits all of the flavour profiles and complexities expected from the varietal, with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of just 9%.

“When we released Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc and Brancott Estate Flight Pinot Gris in 2012, we were overwhelmed with the reception the wine’s received. It is clear that consumers are looking for wine styles that are naturally lighter in alcohol but without compromising on the taste and flavour complexity,” says Patrick Materman, chief winemaker at Brancott Estate.

“Of all grape varieties Riesling is perhaps the most suited to making a low alcohol style, reaching flavour ripeness at low sugar levels. With the resurgence of Riesling in recent years, we were curious to explore a naturally lighter Riesling for our Brancott Estate Flight range.”

Brancott Estate Flight Riesling is an approachable wine with subtle sweetness and spicy aroma. It displays citrus and nectarine flavours, balanced by juicy acidity.

Brancott Estate Flight Riesling works well with Asian cuisine, including sweet and sour, spicy Thai chicken and pork, or sushi and sashimi. It also works well with less conventional dishes such as guacamole or creamy pasta dishes.

The Brancott Estate Flight trio of wines are now available in New Zealand from leading liquor retailers, RRP $26.99.

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