HEAPHY MOUTERE OLD VINE RIESLING 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"From Heaphy's most venerable block of Riesling planted in 1970. Fruit was cold pressed in stainless steel tanks, 15% old puncheon barrel and 1/3 Drunk Turtle Amphora.

Very dry, racy, and firm and yet opens up with lively jasmine, spicy ginger, white tea floral notes over a structured palate and intense, mineral finish. Feels like a drive through the luscious Golden Bay."

5 Stars & 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, February 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"This is terrific; the elegantly fragrant bouquet shows Gala apple, lemon peel, green tea and jasmine nuances, leading to a concentrated palate offering brilliant focus and drive. Finely textured and tightly structured by bright acidity, finishing impressively long and linear. Style: Dry. At its best: 2025 to 2035. Made from the oldest commercial vine in South Island (50-years-old), grown in the Upper Moutere district."

92/100 David Wlker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, March 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"From the oldest blocks of Riesling at Heaphy, in Moutere – this is the 50th vintage. A translucent lemon-green colour in the glass. A bouquet of lime, green apple, white pepper, grapefruit, ginger, kumquat and jasmine florals is bright and distinctly varietal. Racing over the tongue on a wave of zesty acidity. Well-structured, with a blend of waxy texture, a touch of toasted spice, and a wet stone minerality under that crisp acidity. A dry, lengthy finish with great balance."