The 2008 Riesling is a single vineyard wine from our Winsome Block. We have not made a Riesling since 2004 so it is great to have it back in the portfolio. 2008 had ideal ripening conditions. This combined with the rich clay soils and beautifully exposed fruit has given us a full flavoured dry Riesling with a wonderful mineral acidity.
The grapes were hand harvested at optimum ripeness on the 28th March. These were de-stemmed and crushed to the press. The wine fermented in stainless steel tanks using natural yeasts which carried out a long cool ferment, retaining the vibrant fruit characters.
The nose is aromatic, full of uplifting citrus and floral notes. On the palate the wine delivers a lovely depth of flavours, is rich and dry with bright mandarin and honeysuckle. This Riesling shows good length and ends on a refreshing vibrant mineral finish.
Huia Riesling is delicious with: fresh oysters and scallops, sushi, whitebait fritters, Asian food, pasta with fresh tomato in a white wine sauce and firm fruity cheeses.
WINES - Tasting Notes
