Hunters Hukapapa Marlborough Dessert Riesling 2014 (375ml)

Description

"Like ice wine, this was made from riesling juice concentrated by freezing. A spicy, aromatic nose suggests peach syrup, lime cordial and floral scent. It’s sweet, yet fresh and light, a bit like a sweet Mosel. Its delicacy, purity, ultra-fine texture and zippy acidity give wonderful balance" Cuisine Magazine, Issue 173, Nov/Dec 2015

"Made from juice concentrated by freezing, this luscious sweet wine from Marlborough’s Wairau Valley balances stonefruit and honeyed elements with tangy mandarin and lime marmalade-like characters in lovely harmony. It’s intense, yet fresh and pristine, with precise acidity emphasising purity of varietal fruit" Cuisine Magazine, Issue 179, Nov/Dec 2016

Rich golden colour gives a clue to what you're in for. The glass is filled with aromas of peach, tropical fruits as well as a hint of apple and citrus. The palate is immediately bursting with luscious sweetness and a creamy texture. The tropical and citrus flavours are superbly balanced by the natural acidity and concentration of sugars.

The name “Hukapapa” comes from the Maori language and translates to mean frost/ice.This wine has wonderful aromas of lime, orange and stonefruit fruit on the nose. The luscious palate has concentrated honeyed/citrus/marmalade flavours with a long lingering finish.

The 2014 vintage was the warmest vintage of the last twenty years. The great weather to start the vintage allowed excellent bud burst and fruit set. Intense flavours across all varietals arrived early in the season. Cropping levels were the talk of the vintage. The vineyard team recognised early that larger crop levels were looming and were able to  manage the crop to acceptable level. Rain threatened late during harvest but great planning meant all fruit was safely in the winery before the rain arrived.