2024 Nuala Central Otago
Riesling

Technical information

Handpicked fruit and pressed. 30% skin contact for 12h. Cold settling overnight to then start cool temperature fermentation (15°C) for stainless steel portion. Partial fermentation in old french barriques. Controlled level of sugar of 6.5g/L to balance the strong acidity specific to the Central Otago region. No fining. 8 months on lies before blending and bottling.

Vintage 2024

Overall, it was an excellent season in Central Otago with warm temperatures and very little rainfall. The warm and settled conditions throughout the season enabled excellent canopy growth. An early harvest was expected due to above average growing degree days but the cooler weather late in season was a welcome relief and resulted in a more normal picking window.

Tasting notes

Pale golden color. Complex nose of jasmine, honeysuckle and citrus. Palate follows through with pink grapefruit, apple and white stone fruit. Fruit concentrated structure with taut, bright acidity and mandarin peel on the finish..

Food pairing

The combination of fruit intensity, citrus notes and refreshing acidity in New Zealand Riesling complement a wide range of Asian cuisine. Enjoy this off dry style with salads, Japanese tempura and light seafood or with spicy yet fragrant Asian dishes.

Technical specifications

Grape variety: 100% Central Otago Riesling
Sub-regions: Bannockburn, Cromwell basin, Bendigo & Gibbston
Alcohol: 12.6%
Residual Sugar: 6.56g/L
pH: 3.1
TA: 7.6
Oak treatment: 20% fermented in old oak
Malolactic Fermentation: none
Vegan Friendly