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Tag Archives: Riesling
Waipara Riesling Challenge Simon McGeorge 2010
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
Waipara Riesling Challenge Patrick Materman 2010
Medium gold. Fresh lemon/citrus, some honey sweet fragrance and a little petrol. On the palate there is an unclean musty character, petrol is there but little fruit. Very short. This wine appears overly advanced and is out of balance. Waipara, … Continue reading
Waipara Riesling Challenge Matt Dicey 2010
Light gold. Floral with lime and lemon notes. Nice balance of sweetness and acid; not complex but varietal. Fairly long. A good wine. Waipara, New Zealand 17/20 [tasted 17-02-2012] www.rieslingchallenge.co.nz Matt Dicey Bought from www.blackmarket.co.nz. The case of 12 (one … Continue reading
Waipara Riesling Challenge Jules Taylor 2010
Very clear, just a hint of green gold. Nose reserved with just a hint of lemon. Palate reflects the nose and is a bit thin; quite sweet but lacks fruit. Finish average and dies quickly when the citrus goes. A … Continue reading
Pegasus Bay Dry Riesling 2007
Medium deep green-gold. Touch of kerosene and some light florals. Good aged character, petrol, lemon and stonefruit blossoms. Long finish with good acid and lovely marmalade honey. Waipara, New Zealand 18/20 [tasted 10-09-2011] www.pegasusbay.com Bought cellar door. Stored in a … Continue reading
Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2007
Delicious and just coming into its own. Good citrus characters and acid backbone in balance with a gentle sprinkling of ripe fruit sugars. A hint of mineral/kerosene in there too. Just 12% alcohol, and a few more years ahead of … Continue reading
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