Butterworth Te Muna Estate Dry Riesling 2021

New Zealand, Wairarapa

Riesling

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Description

Aroma: Ripe rock melon, lime blossom and lemon zest jump from the glass. Expressive and varietal, this Riesling makes a statement of the terroir it was sourced from. Palate: With a pure and linear entry, the surprise of the fullness of the mid palate is only surpassed by the length and cleanliness of the finish. A phenolic persistence ensures this wine lingers for minutes, making this a salivating experience.

Awards

"Pristine and immediately appealing, the bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, nectarine, lemon zest and white floral aromas, leading to a concentrated palate offering stunning fruit purity and persistency. Brilliantly structured by vibrant acidity, finishing immensely long and elegant. At its best: now to 2031. $35.00. www.butterworthestate.com. Oct 2021." - 95 pts and 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Oct 2021

"Delicately-scented riesling with lime, citrus, green apple, white wildflowers and a thread of saline-mineral character. A high-energy wine with sweet-and-sour interaction creating a thrilling tension. Perfect with freshly-shucked oysters seasoned with a squeeze of lime" - 93 pts Bob Campbell Master of Wine - The Real Review - Oct 2021

"Pure fruit aromatics with a mandarin and lime-flower bouquet, fine silty mineral core, white fleshed stone fruit sections and lemon. On the palate - a dry wine with a fine silky texture, flavours of apple, citrus and tree fruit reflect the bouquet, a lovely acid line, pure fresh varietal flavours and a decent finish. Well made and ready to drink from mid 2022 through 2029+" 93 Points OUTSTANDING Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier - March 2021

"An outstanding expression of Riesling from a climate that ideally suits the stunning purity of this great white grape. Flavours here span the gamut of freshness and complexity with notes of lime zest, green apple and white peach. RRP $35" - 19/20 & Wine of the Week - Joelle Thompson - Oct 2021

Pale lemon in colour, the nose is filled with crunchy green apple, juicy lemon, and lime with beautiful honeysuckle notes. The palate is refreshing and crisp, filled with delicious citrus and tree fruit with a burst of acidity and a long mineral and lime filled finish. A stunning wine that’s perfect for drinking on a sunny afternoon. RRP $35 - 5 Stars Angie Atkinson The Wine Writer - Oct 2021

Bright, pale yellow, even colour throughout. The nose is crisp with soft aromas of apple, lime and lime flower and melon suggestions. Medium-light bodied, crunchy aromas of green apple, lime interweave lime blossom and zest. The mouthfeel possesses fine-textured phenolics reminiscent of apple skins and chalky minerals. Taut acidity provides a salivating, focused drive and a long, crisp finish. Match this with steamed/ raw seafood and linguine vongole over the next 5 years. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel to 11% alc, 6g/l RS, spent a short amount of time on light lees. No fining. Oct 2021 RRP $35 - 93 pts & 18.5/20 Candice Chow for Raymond Chan

Certifications

Social Enterprise UK

Alcohol

11.0%

Analytical data

dry

6.0 g/l residual sugar

8.38 g/l acidity

3.02 pH

Vineyard

The soils of Te Muna Terraces are deep, free-draining alluvial gravel, which are rich in minerals making it ideal for growing grapes. The climate is an extension of Martinborough and similar to Burgundy, being only slightly cooler due to higher altitude, but with long cool summers and low rainfall providing the optimum long ripening conditions for grapes.

Vinification

The grapes were hand-harvested, then whole bunch pressed straight to Stainless steel vessels before overnight settling. After racking and warming, the juice was fermented for 17 days at 14°C and stopped once balance with the RS had been achieved. A short amount of time on light fluffy lees gave the wine a fullness in the mid palate, however the stainless steel preserved the fruit purity. The wine received no fining, and only a light filtration before bottling.

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