Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2021

Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2021Dry style Lemon blossom Subtle apricot Energetic acidity Very pale lemon, nearly transparent. A bright and expressive nose showing acacia flowers, freshly cut apple, lemon blossom, lime and a hint of apricot. Crisp, clean and bracingly dry on the palate, the crystalline purity of the wine is the standout feature in its youth. An energetic acid line and wet river stone minerality add length and texture, finishing with a whack of red apple and key lime.

• Dry style
• Lemon blossom
• Subtle apricot
• Energetic acidity

Very pale lemon, nearly transparent. A bright and expressive nose showing acacia flowers, freshly cut apple, lemon blossom, lime and a hint of apricot. Crisp, clean and bracingly dry on the palate, the crystalline purity of the wine is the standout feature in its youth. An energetic acid line and wet-river stone minerality add length and texture, finishing with a whack of red apple and key lime.

67% of the fruit from our organic vineyard Om Santi the balancesplit between Pinnacles and Clouston Vineyards. The grapes are gently pressed with 20% taken straight to barrel the balance cold settled over night and then racked to stainless tank. The ferment in barrel is carried out by vineyard yeast with 7.8g/L of residual sugar in the tank portion. The wine is aged for a further 2 months on lees before bottling.

Food Pairing: Great as an aperitif or summer refreshment in its youth, the beauty of Riesling is its ability to age. If well stored, this will drink well for 15+ years, gaining honeyed complexity and classic kerosene notes over time. For now, enjoy it with Vietnamese food, or any Pacific Rim cuisine where the emphasis is on bold, bright flavours.