One of the finest Rieslings in the country, this is typically a wine of exceptional purity, delicacy and depth, with a proven ability to flourish in the cellar for many years. The grapes are sourced from a small block of mature vines, mostly over 20 years old, in the Craighall Vineyard, with yields limited to an average of 6 tonnes per hectare, and the wine is stop-fermented just short of dryness. The impressive 2016 vintage (5*) is pale lemon/green, with a fragrant, minerally bouquet. An intensely varietal wine, it is medium-bodied, with incisive lemon/lime flavours, fresh, appetising acidity, a sliver of sweetness (6 grams/litre residual sugar), and a finely poised, lasting finish. Already very expressive, it should break into full stride from 2019 onwards.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $47 NZD
Sweetness: MED/DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018
This wine is a Super Classic.
When to drink: 2019