COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Forrest Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Doctors' Riesling is a pioneering lower-alcohol wine crafted by Forrest Wines in Marlborough, New Zealand. Founded by Dr. John Forrest, a neurophysiologist, and Dr. Brigid Forrest, a medical doctor, the estate has become famous for its scientific approach to viticulture. Rather than using industrial dealcoholization techniques that strip flavor, the Forrest family utilizes innovative vineyard management to naturally produce a full-flavored, lower-alcohol wine that captures the vibrant essence of Marlborough terroir.
ALCOHOL
9.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by two doctors, John (a neurophysiologist) and Brigid (a medical doctor), who swapped medicine for winemaking.
Fact 02
Achieves its low 9% ABV naturally in the vineyard through innovative leaf-plucking techniques, avoiding industrial dealcoholization.
Fact 03
Founder Dr. John Forrest helped lead a $17-million NZ government initiative to research and promote naturally produced lighter wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is crafted using a groundbreaking canopy manipulation technique. By selectively plucking leaves post-veraison, the vine's photosynthetic capacity is reduced, slowing sugar accumulation while allowing the grapes to achieve full phenolic ripeness. Grapes are machine-harvested in the cool morning, cold settled, and cool-fermented in stainless steel. The fermentation is stopped early by rapid chilling to retain natural residual sugars and keep the alcohol at a low 9.0% ABV. The wine is aged entirely in stainless steel and bottled early to preserve freshness.
