Wine: Amisfield Lowburn Terrace 2018 RieslingAwarded: Champion Riesling & Gold. Region: Central OtagoWebsite: https://amisfield.co.nz/wines/Recommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas Riesling glasses. Notes: The Lowburn Riesling, the sweeter of Amisfield’s two Riesling offerings, comes in at 42mg/l of residual sugar, yet is crisp and clean with Read more…
Wine: Terrace Edge “Liquid Geography” Riesling 2016 Awarded: Gold (2017) Region: North Canterbury (Waipara) Website: https://terraceedge.co.nz/ Buy: Click Here Notes: The best named Riesling in New Zealand? We think so! Named to describe the terrain of the vineyards on the banks of the Waipara gorge, and how the site is constantly evolving, the Liquid Read more…
Wine: Greystone 2015 Riesling Awarded: Gold 2016 & Winery of the year 2016 Region: Waipara Website: https://www.greystonewines.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: From our 2016 Vineyard of the year, a sensational gold medal Riesling. Aroma’s of zesty lime, apricot and mandarin. An elegant, expertly balanced palate of citrus fruit, honeysuckle sweetness alongside a flint Read more…
Wine: Urlar 2015 Noble Riesling Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Wairarapa Website: http://www.urlar.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: Pure magic in a bottle, one of the real stand-out performers at the 2016 awards. Aroma’s of manuka honey, citrus fruits, mandarin and tropical fruits laced with floral nuances. The mouth is perfectly balanced Read more…
Wine: Terrace Edge 2014 Liquid Geography Riesling Awarded: NZ Organic Wine Awards Wine of the Show 2016 & Gold (2016) Region: Waipara Website: http://terraceedge.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: We are thrilled to have our ‘2016 Wine of the Show’ available from the vineyard for sub $20, further proof that quality organic Read more…
Wine: Loveblock Bone Dry Riesling 2011 Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://loveblockwine.com/ Notes: Dry and tangy, the Loveblock 2011 Dry Riesling delivers crisp citrus aroma, with a restrained honeycomb like sweetness, a fine minerality and light spice notes. Drinking well now, but will start to unfold if cellared over the next 5-8 years.