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Nelson Riesling 2010

When young our Riesling produces fresh, lively wines which are great for relaxed summertime drinking; however this wine also has a wonderful ability to age, allowing a wider spectrum of flavours to unfold.

Nose: Honeysuckle and citrus/lime characters on the nose with some underlying mineral notes. 

Palate:  Luscious and juicy sweet apple is balanced beautifully with fresh lemon zest. Some delicious honey notes and a long fresh finish.

Vintage:  Fruit was hand harvested with the grapes being whole bunch pressed and the juice cool fermented to preserve primary fruit characters. A small amount of residual sugar was retained to provide balance to the natural fruit acids.

Alcohol: 12.0%             

“This Nelson wine is super attractive with its freshly squeezed lime aromas and crunchy granny smith apple flavours”

- Joelle Thomson, The Press, January 2011

“Bright, elegant and nicely perfumed, the bouquet displays lime, floral and a touch of chalky/mineral notes. The palate is juicy and immediately appealing with subtle sweetness and racy acidity leading to a lingering crisp finish. It's well structured and balanced, ensuring its gradual development.”  

91 points, «««« ½ Stars  - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Full of youthful vigour, this is an attractively scented wine with strong, ripe flavours of citrus, passionfruit and lime, punchy, slightly sweet and tangy. «««« Stars ”

- Michael Cooper, Listener, January 2011

“This Nelson offering is surprisingly precocious for one so youthful. Expressive citrus and floral apple tones, it has a fleshy generosity draped by fresh, malleable acidity and finishes with expressive clarity of flavours and a lingering hint of sweetness. A surprisingly approachable and enjoyable encounter”

- Kent Slocombe, The Press, February 2011

"Initial sweetness with bright lime and citrus hints, intense in the mouth, with a crisp, dry finish."

- Charmian Smith, ODT, 16/02/2011

“Brilliant pale straw-yellow colour with a pale edge, this has a fairly full, fresh and intense bouquet of ripe citrus fruits and orange blossom. A medium-dry, elegant wine with flavours of limes and florals that show with moderate intensity and depth. 

The palate is softly textured, but balanced with lively acidity.  Attractive accessible and uncomplicated at present, this

will develop honey and toasty interest over the next 3-4+ years.««« Stars ” - Raymond Chan

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