Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

Growing Region: Waipara Valley, New Zealand

Winemaker: Simon McGeorge

TASTING NOTE:
Well I had to end my summer series of wine reviews - as I started back in November last year, with a lip-smacking and ever so refreshing Riesling. This wine, region and style of Riesling when it comes to marrying with Kiwi summer shellfish dishes, or even a sushi pack from your favourite Japanese outlet is a taste bud sensation.

The fruit for this wine was sourced from 'The Mound' vineyard in the Waipara Valley. Riesling is ever so reflective of its surroundings and this wine is a fine example of the 2010 vintage, showing generous fruit balanced with crisp acidity and a touch of fruit sweetness. This wine was made 100% in stainless steel tanks; from fermentation through to bottling.

In the glass you have a pale green and yellow hue to the wine. The nose is full of ripe melon, apple and wild flowers. On the palate the wine is rich and generous - with those flavours of apple, lime and rock melon, beautifully balanced with firm acidity. This wine will definitely revive the senses.

Enjoy at 8-10C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking now; and will age nicely over the next 3-5 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine match with shellfish, sushi, Thai dishes and fresh salads, enjoy.

Consistently setting the standard.