Mt. Beautiful Estate Riesling

Blend: 100% Riesling

Location: North Canterbury

Alcohol: 12%

Tasting Note: A textural and mineral Riesling, with perfectly ripe flavours of citrus alongside an aroma of slate; medium dry on the palate, crisp with a floral character interwoven with citrus and further minerality. Long on the finish with electric acidity bringing refreshment.

Vinification: Whole bunches are pressed for gentle extraction and minimal phenolics before fermentation in stainless steel with yeasts selected to enhance aromatics. Fermentation is stopped once the perfect harmony between fruit, acidity and residual sugar has been achieved. The wine was left on its lees for 3 months to build complexity before racking and bottling in the spring.

Vegetarian: Yes

Vegan: No

Food Match: Asian dishes utilising aromatic spices or moderate chilli heat; shellfish, green salads, ceviche.