Tūpari Riesling 2016

A style reminiscent of the great Kabinett wines. This is a fragrant and beautifully balanced wine that can be enjoyed with food or by itself. Imagine a burst of honeysuckle balanced with fresh lemon and lime, to leave a crisp finish.

FOOD MATCH: Truly a food wine, this style is incredibly versatile. From Thai beef salad or delicate fish dishes to a more traditional German-style braised pork with sauerkraut, the fresh citrus and subtle sweetness of Tupari Riesling 2016 provide the perfect complement.

CHEESE MATCH: The sweet saltiness of Gruyere or the simplicity of Quark will match beautifully.

The Tūpari Riesling block is situated on a thin, exposed terrace stretching along the top of the cliff face with magnificent valley views. Warm days and cool nights combine to create the distinguishing mineral character and rich flavours typical of the Awatere Valley.

Following hand harvesting, the juice was gently pressed out and fermented at cool temperatures to retain flavour and freshness.The fermentation was stopped with enough residual sugar to balance the acidity and hold on to the attractive floral notes.