KONRAD DRY RIESLING 2021

Trophy for Champion NZ Riesling – Canberra International Riesling Challenge 2022
Gold Medal – Canberra International Riesling Challenge 2022

Konrad Hengstler began planting vines in Marlborough in 1996, it didn’t take him long to shake hands with the Giesen brothers. Their shared commitment to quality shaped their partnerships across decades, ultimately leading Konrad to pass the baton on his retirement. The Giesen brothers continue Konrad Wines’ legacy, distributing quality wines around the world.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"The pale lemon appearance underlies a wine with wonderful intensity. Aromatically the wine shows fresh citrus notes of lemon, lime, tropical fruits, guava, and subtle spice. On the palate enjoy hints of citrus, nashi pear and lemon barley. This wine has wonderful complexity; its lively acidity is in harmony with the sustained finish.

Fruit for this wine came from a vineyard at the entrance to Marlborough’s Waihopai valley. Using three separate parcels, our winemaking team utilised German oak Fuder Barrels, granite and stainless tanks to create a unique expression of Marlborough Riesling. Fermentation in stainless steel at a relatively low temperature helps capture aromatics. German oak Fuder barrels create a warmer fermentation, adding complexity to the wine, while the granite tanks bring minerality. The wine rested on fine lees for a period prior to bottling in October 2021.