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Wairau River Marlborough Summer Riesling 2019

Wairau River Marlborough Summer Riesling 2019

Thanks to a long hot, dry summer and early autumn Wairau River viticulturist Hamish Rose and the riesling grapes were afforded the luxury of time for this stunning wine. A lack of weather pressure meant a leisurely harvest that started in early March and concluded in early April. This extra time ensured that the grapes were picked at the optimal balance of both sugar and physiological ripeness as well as enabling the development of a rich, riper spectrum of flavours, something winemaker Sam Rose put to good use while constructing this remarkable riesling. The grapes were handpicked from the Wairau River Winery Block vineyard in Rapaura, Marlborough in the cool of the morning. The juice was wholebunch pressed and the free run juice was fermented in stainless steel to retain the bright, fresh character of this wine. A lovely, elegant, relaxed and pure example of a youthful riesling superbly handled by the winemaker, with hallmark riesling notes of lime, lemon zest, white flowers and blossoms. This wine is bright and vibrant on the nose with an off-dry palate and a mouthwateringly moreish profile. The extra texture and palate weight a reflection of its time left on light lees with scintillating acidity keeping you coming back for more. An awesome wine – most certainly a summer riesling.

  • Riesling - White wine
  • Marlborough - New Zealand
  • NZ $20
  • Cellar: 5 year(s)
  • top 10
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