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Nelson Riesling 2011

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:  The citrus characters follow through onto the palate with rich lime and citrus fruit flavours, some delicious honey notes and a mineral background 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.

Diet:  Suitable for vegan diet.

Alcohol: 13.0%             

Residual Sugar: 9 gms/L                         

Acidity:  7.5 gms/L

This has a very fine, tight, steely and delicate nose of lime fruits, apples and minerals with nuances of herbs.  Off-dry to taste, bright, lime and green apple flavours are enhanced by notes of jasmine, the fruit showing lovely purity and a very fine and cutting line through the palate.  Lacy acidity adds to the finesse and drives the flavours to a long, lingering, subtly nuanced finish.  A very tight, pure and delicate Riesling to serve as an aperitif and with Asian cuisine over the next 4-6 years. «««« Stars- Raymond Chan

An elegantly poised Riesling showing gentle aromas of apple, lemon/lime and floral. The palate is juicy and pristine with subtle sweetness and bright acidity providing a lovely frame and a crisp finish. A lovely restrained Riesling with excellent structure, destined to develop greater intensity. «««« Stars

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Winemaker Steve Gill offers a delightfully dry Riesling. It has a pear-floral nose,a smooth stonefruit taste and a nicely balanced, citrus finish. Most agreeable with lightly spiced prawns.

– Brian Prebble, The Press 17 Oct 2012

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