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Buy OnlineUnbelievably, this 2023 release represents the 50th vintage produced from these dry farmed old vines planted in 1973. Some of the oldest Riesling vines in New Zealand have produced a wonderfully intense, dry style Riesling that is simply scintillating! We are massive fans.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"The Moutere Riesling was made solely from the estates oldest block (planted in 1973). A lot of dedicated thinning work was done on this block in order to reduce crop levels and concentrate flavours and sugar. Grapes were hand-picked, cold pressed pressed and fermented separately, some in stainless steel and some in old puncheons (500L oak vessels). Some of the stainless-steel fermented portion then spent a few months in Drunk Turtle Amphora, creating a distinctive mouth feel to the wine. All those different elements were blended back together later. After a 6 months on light lees, the wine is then stabilised and only coarse.
Laser cut, 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."
