TAKAHIRO K TUSSOCK TERRACE RIESLING 2026

Winery notes (2026 Vintage)
"Bright citrus, white florals and green apple on the nose, with a gentle lift of mandarin and stone fruit. The palate is pure and finely balanced, showing a lightly off-dry style with crisp acidity carrying the fruit through to a clean, refreshing finish. Delicate, precise and quietly expressive, with good length and a fine mineral edge.

100% Riesling, harvested on 8th April at 22.7 Brix. Fermented in stainless steel tank under temperature control. No oak, no malolactic fermentation and no whole cluster fermentation. Fermentation was stopped at 21g/L residual sugar, giving a finely balanced off-dry expression with freshness and clarity."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

5 Stars & 96/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review (2023 Vintage)
"Pale white-gold. Initially reticent, with air it blossoms into a soaring bouquet with delicate layers of floral, sweet spiced citrus, flint and pith. The palate is ripe with bright, intense citrus and stone-fruit flavours, fantastic power and depth, savoury hints of bacon fat, pastry and vanilla on the long, long finish. A very successful example in the Germanic model: an impressive wine with a density and ageability that seems like etched marble. Expect it to develop gracefully for a long time. Drink 2025 to 2042."

Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, August 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"A classic bouquet of fresh citrus and mineral soil attributes, very floral with an exotic edge pushed along by a leesy quality. As the wine opens out on the nose the aromas of apple and citrus zest expand. Dry to just dry on the palate with silky texture, high acidity and contrasting core white fleshed and citrus fruit flavours, the lees quality adds complexity and mouthfeel. A lovely wine, perfect as an aperitif with best drinking from 2023 through 2029+."