RIESLING 2009
This wonderfully aromatic Riesling exhibits zesty floral notes of lime leaf and ripe apple. The palate is layered with stone fruits and fennel with a flinty texture and focussed crisp finish. Enjoy this wine over the next five years.
John Belsham – Winemaker
AWARDS & REVIEWS
This is sensational wine and makes its mark with the absolutely beautiful, pristine and pure varietal aromatics and flavour that have no peer with their finesse of expression. As a first release it has joined the elite of Central Otago, with the likes of Misha’s Vineyard, Mount Edward, Mt Difficulty, Felton Road and Peregrine in capturing the essential and elusive mineral flintiness that Central Otago Riesling has as its signature. Pale straw with brilliant green hues, the bouquet is one of great delicacy, subtlely flowing with limes, apples, florals and wet stones. A sheer delight to sip and savour, the palate is dry and elegant, being 12.0% alc and carrying 7.5 g/l residual sugar, yielding the barest hint of sweetness, but suggesting just a little more in richness. Though so refined, the wine has excellent line and a long lacy, racy, lingering finish. It is a wine to enjoy as an aperitif over the next 5+ years. Only 80 cases were made.
Raymond Chan – Regional Wines Wellington
OUTSTANDING
2009 Archangel Riesling from Wanaka – this is a ‘dry’ Germanic style with enticing floral aromas. The palate is delicately flavoured, with limey notes and is superbly balanced by lively, refreshing acidity. The 7.5 grams/litre of residual sugar is gobbled up beautifully by the 8.0 grams/litre of acid. At 12% alcohol, this is a wine which can be enjoyed on its own through the coming summer, but it will certainly reward cellaring over the next five years.
Len Sorbello – Winewise (December 2010)
