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Buy OnlineWinery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Fresh crushed lemon and lime aromas along with star anise and toasted spice notes in this medium-dry style which balances fruit sweetness with gentle citrus acidity.
The fruit for this classic example of Central Otago Riesling was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. The initial free run juice (61%) was then racked, inoculated and cool fermented (15-17°C) in stainless steel to retain varietal purity. As the aim with the wine is to produce a delicate style where acidity is balanced by natural sugar, the ferments were stopped early by chilling, retaining 28 g/l sugar and therefore also a lower alcohol. The remaining pressings juice was allowed to ferment naturally in older French oak at warmer temperatures (18-20°C) to enhance the mineral and flint characters which also balance the wine’s sweetness."
5 Stars Michael Cooper (2022 Vintage)
"This distinctive, single-vineyard wine is estate-grown and hand-picked at Bendigo, in Central Otago. Light and lovely, the 2022 vintage is a medium style (28 grams/litre of residual sugar), mostly cool-fermented in tanks (61 per cent); 39 per cent of the blend was fermented with indigenous yeasts in old French oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is fresh and lively, with strong, peachy, citrusy flavours, showing considerable complexity, unobtrusive acidity, and a very finely balanced, gently sweet, sustained finish. Best drinking 2025+."
5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Pristine with brilliant clarity and purity, the wine shows Gala apple, lime cordial and jasmine aromas on the nose with a hint of spicy overtone. The concentrated palate delivers finesse and elegant texture, wonderfully complemented by subtle sweetness and racy acidity, leading to a sustained structured finish. Style: Medium-dry. At its best: 2024 to 2034."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Pristine, ripe and pure fruited bouquet with initial aromas of apple and pear then as the wine opens out in glass scents of lime-flower and apricot stone begin to emerge. Floral, youthful and new. An off-dry wine touches the palate with a residual sweetness, contrasting acidity then engages the senses carrying flavours of fresh citrus and apple flesh, white flowers and a core of stony minerality. Youthful, taut and refreshing with a lengthy finish. Well made and ready from drinking from day of purchase through 2035."
5 Stars & 18.5+/20 (94) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, November 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Bright, even, pale straw-yellow. The nose is vibrant, bursting with aromas of red apple, quince, floral perfume, citrus and spice. Medium-bodied, medium-dry to taste, aromas of red apple, quince and ripe citrus form a succulent core, unfolding lime peels, blossom and cardamom. The fruit is lush with multi-layers; spice on finish added interest. Citrus peels and stony minerals texture flow with mouth-watering acidity to a moreish, dry, flavoursome closing. Match with sausage with cheese and chicken liver pate over the next 5+ years. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, free run juice (61%) was fermented in stainless steel to 11% alc, 28g/l RS. The remaining juice was fermented naturally in older French oak."
