2022 Apple Valley Riesling, Greenhough, Nelson
Aromas in the ripe citrus spectrum with a subtle background of mandarin/orange blossom and leaf. Lively acidity is carried by beautifully ripe, naturally sweet fruit on the palate. Finishes dry and harmonious. Stop fermented to retain enough residual sweetness to balance low pH and a predominantly citrus aromatic and flavour profile. Subtle citrus florals, with a fresh, lemon-lime aromatic and hint of flint. Classic just off-dry style Riesling with notable structure and texture being as important to the palate as fruit flavour. Persistent and poised with real promise. Lovely as an aperitif, or with aromatic Asian cuisine.
Critic's review:
Delicious young, this light-bodied (9.5% alc/vol), gently sweet wine is attractively scented. It has intense, peachy, citrusy flavours and shows excellent freshness, delicacy and harmony.
90 points, Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate on the previous vintage
Absolutely delicious! For me, redolent of the characteristic flavours of a good Riesling, that linger to be savoured; but with only a slightly excessive sweetness.
Light and refreshing with a citrus zing. Worked very well with our fish meal. It would definitely make a lovely lunch time summer drink.
Bit too fruity and sweet for my palate. Would be good for a summer's evening