Valli Waitaki Riesling 2022

Cameron Douglas MS writes "Fantastic wine. An off-dry expression with a backbone of acidity both holding onto and accentuating flavours of apple and lemon, there’s a core of minerality from stone to chalk and salivating acid line that carries flavours and textures throughout the palate. Delicious, just dry on a very long finish and very easy to drink."

Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews writes "Bright, even, pale yellow with a tinge of green. The nose is striking and poised with citrus, minerals and blossom aromas. Medium-bodied, off-dry to taste, aromas of lime and lime peels at the core, melded with Granny Smith, apple blossom, saline and minerals. The mouthfeel is lightly chalky; striking tension drives with good energy to a crisp, tantalising finish. This Waitaki Riesling is packed with citrus and tension, adorned with a chalky mouthfeel and saline. Match with raw diamond clams and fish head terrine over the next 10+ years."

Stephen Wong MW writes "Pale white-gold. Subdued nose of apple and herb. Sweet palate with lighter body, very high saline/mineral acidity and light-weight apple flavours on a grainy palate with balancing phenolics. Citrus and apple flavours carry through on the finish where it turns towards earthy, mineral flavours like Alsatian rieslings do, except that this is really quite light and medium-sweet. Austere, saline and with bracingly high acidity, a wine for riesling purists and those happy to wait several years before opening their bottles."