$35.00
Vibrant notes of zesty lime with delicate florals, the complex palate of this off-dry style is balanced by precise acidity with a hint of fruit sweetness for a harmonious finish.
95 Points Bob Campbell MW, “A classic example of a crisp dry(ish) Central Otago riesling with lime blossom, and a suggestion of feijoa exhibiting wonderful power and purity with subtle sweetness balanced by exquisitely tangy acidity.”
“This is the sort of dry Riesling New Zealand needs a lot more of” said Michael Cooper rating this vintage 5 stars once again.
2023 Vintage
“Vibrant notes of zesty lime with delicate florals, the complex palate of this off-dry style is balanced by precise acidity with a hint of fruit sweetness for a harmonious finish.” Olly Masters (Winemaker)
Vintage Notes
Overall, it was an excellent season in Central Otago with warm temperatures and very little rainfall. Early in the season, cool and cloudy weather impacted flowering which had us concerned about the subsequent fruit set but it wasn’t an issue. The warm and settled conditions throughout the season enabled excellent canopy growth. There was much less impact from the usual spring winds and we had some well-timed rain at the end of the season. All these factors resulted in above average berry weights with bunch numbers also high from the previous season’s ideal conditions. This resulted in a record total crop, and
whilst positive, the conditions did require an extra level of vineyard management with multiple row passes. Some early rain did give cause for concern, but handpicking allowed us to ensure quality was maintained and this fruit was picked at 7 T/ha and Growing Degree Days (GDDs) were 1167.
Food Match
This dry Riesling is refreshing and perfect to enjoy just on its own but this style is also extremely versatile when it comes to food pairing and of all the white wines, this one will match the widest variety of flavours. The very best pairing options are seafood and shellfish, fruit dishes, pork, smoked meats, and anything that’s a little spicy.
Details
| Region | Central Otago, New Zealand | Vineyard | Single vineyard |
| Sub-region | Bendigo | Variety/ Clones | GM110 (90%) GM239 (10%) |
| Planting | 2005-2007, Altitude: 228 – 315m | Harvested | 5, & 12 April 2023 |
| Harvest Analysis | Brix: 21.1 / pH: 2.97 / TA: 8.6 g/l | Bottled | 16 August 2023 (Stelvin closure) |
| Wine Analysis | Alc: 13.5% / pH: 2.94 / TA: 7.8 g/l | Cellaring | 6+ years |
| Residual Sugar | 6.5 g/l | Style | Off-Dry |
Winemaking
One of our favourite wines from the vintage. The hand-picked fruit was whole bunch pressed and given a few hours of initial skin contact time before being pressed to tank for settling. The initial free run juice (54%) was then racked, inoculated and cool fermented to dryness in stainless steel to retain varietal purity. The remaining portion (46%) was allowed to undergo spontaneous ferment in older French oak barrels in order to add more complex mineral/flint characters to the wine. The wine was allowed to finish almost dry (RS 6.5g/L) giving it a steely density and great purity.
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