Nelson Riesling 2009

When young our Riesling produces fresh, lively wines which are great for relaxed summertime drinking; however this wine also has a wonderful ability to age, allowing a wider spectrum of flavours to unfold.

All Richmond Plains grapes are grown on our own vineyard.  Both the growing of our grapes and winemaking are certified organic by BioGro New Zealand.  We also run our vineyard with a full biodynamic program.

Nose: Honeysuckle and citrus/lime characters on the nose with some underlying mineral notes. 

Palate:  The citrus characters follow through onto the palate with rich lime and citrus fruit flavours, some delicious honey notes and a mineral background and a long fresh finish.

Vintage:  Fruit was hand harvested with the grapes being whole bunch pressed and the juice cool fermented to preserve primary fruit characters. A small amount of residual sugar was retained to provide balance to the natural fruit acids.

Vegan:  This wine is suitable for vegans.

Alcohol: 12.5%     Residual Sugar: 12 gms/L      Acidity: 7.7 gms/L

"Very impressive.  This is the first riesling produced by Richmond Plains. Its great.  It has lovely off dry and citrus flavours. Like a good riesling you get cutting that acidity but not at the expense of flavour.  Its lively and has a very refreshing finish."

- John Hawkesby, Radio NZ.

"A youthful wine with a lovely perfumed bouquet displaying lemon/lime, floral and a touch of candied apple notes. The palate is intensely flavoured showing gentle sweetness and lush mouthfeel with the bright acidity providing excellent balance and harmony. The wine finishes long and delicious. 93 Points ***** Stars"

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"With delicious orange and citrus marmalade flavours with a touch of ripe, tropical fruits this off-dry wine is bright and cheerful, with zingy acidity. It is lovely drinking now, but a bit of bottle age would be well worthwhile."

- Graham Stringer

"The first produced by this certified organic winery which handpicked all their grapes.  Honeysuckle and citrus/lime characters on the nose, with some underlying mineral notes.  The citrus characters follow through onto the palate with rich lime and citrus fruit flavours.  Balanced vibrant, and with a lot of personality."

- Kirsten Rodsgaard-Mathiesen

"Impressive in its infancy, the 2009 vintage is fresh and vibrant, with good intensity of lemony, limey flavour, slightly sweet and crisp. It's a very harmonius wine, likely to age well."**** Stars                                      

- Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines

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