Valli Waitaki Vineyard Riesling 2021

Description

• Off-dry style
• Pear & apple
• Zesty spice
• Mouthwatering

"Intense and pure, varietal and new, complex and distinctive. Aromas and flavours of fresh green pear and apple, lemon, apple blossoms and a distinctive mineral smoke quality. Fantastic on the palate in a just dry epxression, layers of white fleshed orchard fruits and citrus, a mineral complexity, back bone of acidity and saline mineral attributes. Delicious, mouthwatering and lengthy. What can I say - fantastic!" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2022

"Bright, even, pale yellow with a green sheen. This has a soft and gentle release of lime and citrus zest melded with a savoury element and minerals. Medium-light bodied, off-dry to taste, lime and mandarin core entwined with zesty spice, jasmine, sea salt and crushed rocks. Crunchy minerals flow along with acid tension and good energy, and a touch of sweetness adds flesh and broadens the palate. The wine has a long, focused and crisp finish. This crisp Riesling shows excellent balance, features crunchy minerals and jasmine with a strong citrus core" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jun 2022

"A restrained, understated, vinous bouquet that takes time to unfold in the glass albeit complex and appealing. There are subtle mineral notes, green melon, cucumber and a smattering of white pepper. Again, restrained on the palate but with an alluring texture, zesty, taut and salivating with a lively burst of citrus flavour that builds with each sip and lingers on the finish" NZ Wine Rater

"Unusual and distinctive wine with lime zest, ginger, lemon blossom, green apple and oyster shell/mineral characters. The wine has a nice sweet/sour balance with an off/dry finish" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jun 2022

A trio of lime/citrus aromas jump out of the glass –fresh juice, grated zest, and sorbet. These are immediately followed by more subtle aromas of ripe pineapple, sage, lemongrass, and chalk dust. The palate is punchy and round with flavours of zesty lemon, lime, and spicy white pepper with a wonderful energy that sings of limestone soils. A delicious Riesling that is beautifully balanced with fresh citrus, a stony freshness and salinity that gives the wine great length. Delicious on its own or as an aperitif; it will also pair wonderfully with fresh fish, seafood, summer salads and light-medium spiced Indian or Thai cuisine. Remarkably drinkable at release, this fresh and fragrant wine will continue to develop and delight for 12+ years.