Heaphy Estate Riesling

Country: New Zealand Region: Nelson

Varietal: Riesling Vintage: 2024

Colour: White Style: Dry 

***Heaphy Riesling Nelson 2023 has won a gold medal and rated 95 points at the 2024 International Wine Challenge.***

Producer: Heaphy Estate

Description:
Heaphy Vineyards is a small winery in the north-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island, a region named Nelson Tasman. Our winery is situated high above Tasman Bay on the Moutere Hills, where our 10ha of long-established vineyards are defined by Moutere’s signature clay soils. First planted in 1973, our vines are amongst the very oldest productive vineyards in New Zealand.

Heaphy Riesling comes from 30 year old unirrigated vines grown on Moutere clay soils, the wine is a delightful red apple and lime combo whose generous body and lifted aromatics make it a perfect match for a multitude of Pan-Asian cuisine.

Tasting Notes:
A nose of fresh ginger, cardamom and jasmine over a rich palate of juicy lime, red apple and stone fruit, with generous mouthfeel and texture in the finish. Feels like lounging in the sun.

Food Pairing:
Fish tacos with zesty lime, chicken or cauliflower wings with blue cheese sauce.