Two Rivers Juliet Marlborough Riesling 2022

Two Rivers Juliet Marlborough Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022

Grape: 100% Riesling, handpicked fruit from the Brookby Hill & Jomara vineyards in the Southern Valleys, loess over clay soil, in organic conversion since 2020, medium dry style (24g/l RS), unoaked.

Producer Tasting Note:

Aromas of Kaffir lime, lemon and Jasmine blossom are mixed with hazelnuts and a touch of spice. The palate is bright and pure with a beautiful grainy texture, honeysuckle, and ripe citrus flavours. This waxy textured riesling has great concentration and a lovely balance of sweetness and mouth-watering acidity.

Partially whole bunch pressed and then fermented cool in stainless steel. The fermentation was stopped when the sweetness and acidity were in perfect balance. The wine then rested on fine lees for two months to gain texture and palate weight.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"Bright, even, pale straw-yellow with a light green hue. The nose is fresh and gently full; citrus and apple filled the bouquet, followed by blossom and lime zest. Medium-light bodied, off-dry to taste, green apple, lime and zest, lime blossom and magnolia. Mouth-watering acidity flows with good energy and carries fine phenolics reminiscent of apple skins to a crisp finish. A touch of sweetness balanced the vibrant acidity and contributed to weight. This off-dry Riesling possesses an apple and citrus core with beautiful floral details and a crispy finish. Match with whitebait fritters and pan-fried flounder over the next 5+ years. Fruit from Southern Valleys, partially whole bunch pressed, fermented cool in stainless steel to 11% alc, 24 g/l RS."

18.5+/20 points, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, October 2022

Also awarded "Silver Medal" by The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa, New Zealand, 2022

An elegant aperitif and excellent with spicy Asian or Indian cuisine.