Chard Farm Central Otago Riesling 2018

Description

• Off-dry style
• White blossom
• Bright lime
• Subtle spice

Intense lime and white blossom aromas with a hint of spice fills the glass with a heady bouquet. On the palate the bright and vivid lime fruit is given an extra drive from a lovely spice zing; finishing fresh, dry and flavoursome.

This Riesling is grown on the Arena Block in the Viper Vineyard at Parkburn. The Arena block is planted on a very steep north to north-west facing slope. The north facing part of the slope tends to ripen earlier and is picked for the Vipers Riesling. The north-west face is left to ripen for a longer period and is picked for this drier Chard Farm Riesling. The longer ripening period allows the grapes to be picked with lower acid and riper flavours, and to make a drier style wine than the Vipers. The winemakers aim to make a fuller style that has good fruit weight and texture without losing the grapes renowned fruit focus and backbone. The 2018 Riesling will reward those with the patience to cellar the wine for 3 – 7 years.