Monthly Archives: September 2012

Waipara Riesling Challenge 2010 overview

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Early this year I bought two cases of the 2010 Waipara Riesling Challenge wines at the bargain-basement price of $9.99 a bottle (from www.blackmarket.co.nz). The challenge was an interesting idea: does the grape or the making make most difference? Or, … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Simon Waghorn 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Pale green/yellow. Lime and citrus, lovely ripe fruit and a light touch of kerosene there too. Lovely medium-sweet palate with delicate lime/citrus and white florals, acid in balance. Long finish and ripe fruits linger. Very good wine. Waipara, New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Duncan Forsyth 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Pale green-gold. Lime, citrus, some tropical fruits and a hint of kerosene. Quite ripe fruit on the palate, some citrus and background notes of kerosene. Good finish with cleansing acid and lime lasting. Good wine. Waipara, New Zealand 17.5/20 [tasted … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Ant McKenzie 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Touch of gold. White flowers, some petrol with lime and sweet citrus. Medium sweet, some citrus but lacking in the mid-palate; nose much better than the palate. Length is just OK. Waipara, New Zealand 16/20 [tasted 24-06-2012] www.rieslingchallenge.co.nz Ant McKenzie … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Paul Bourgeois 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Light green-gold. Lime, lemon, some florals and a little kerosene. Just off-dry; good citrus fruit and some florals but a hint of vegetal stalkiness too, although this reduces with time in the glass. Finish is average but in balance. Nice … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Larry McKenna 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Green-gold. Some petrol but nose otherwise a bit dull. Sweet style with petrol on the palate, some acid but a touch cloying; an off unclean character too – bit oxidised perhaps? Finish is caramel with only a hint of fruit. … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Matt Donaldson 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Green-gold. Touch of petrol with lemon and lime notes. Lovely balance of clean acid, sweetness and fruit; touch of honey with limes and bright lemon. Finishes long, clean and moreish. Excellent wine and the top in the Challenge. Waipara, New … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge John Forrest 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Very light straw. Kerosene prominent; lemons and limes. Medium-dry, florals and a touch of kerosene; quite light on the palate, good acid and structure. Delicate finish of florals and citrus. A very nice wine. Waipara, New Zealand 17.5/20 [tasted 06-04-2012] … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Mike Brown 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Light gold. Light florals, lime and other citrus. Medium sweet, more floral than citrus, balanced and feminine with a lovely little petrol character in the background. Lovely balanced finish. Delightful wine. Waipara, New Zealand 17/20 [tasted 10-03-2012] www.rieslingchallenge.co.nz Mike Brown … Continue reading →

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Waipara Riesling Challenge Simon McGeorge 2010

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Gary Bowering

Clear light gold. Nice Riesling nose, some light petrol aromas too but all a bit reserved. Failrly sweet and a bit light on flavour. Finish is mid-length. A good light summer wine but nothing special. Waipara, New Zealand 15.5/20 [tasted … Continue reading →

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