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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2017-2032, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2025

Found after a long while ... Deep gold. Still remarkably fresh on the nose with some definite evolution. Lightly floral and strongly limy. Some perceptible residual sugar but even more acidity. A hugely creditable New Zealand version of a fine Spätlese. My only criticism is that it falls away a little on the sudden end. Full marks for longevity. No signs of falling off its perch at all. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

14
14/20

Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

90 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Drink 2012-2017, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2010

The 2009 Riesling is a medium-dry style with a light body and just 10% alcohol. It reveals intense lime juice, honeysuckle and orange blossom notes plus a little wet slate. A wonderful backbone of crisp, nervy acidity defines the palate, lingering into the long, honeyed finish. Drink it from 2012 to 2017. Winemaker Blair Walter continues to work his magic with the recent releases from Central Otago’s most famous Estate. There’s not a wine less than excellent in the bunch, but these days it would be more of a story if there was. Importer: Wilson Daniels Ltd., St. Helena, CA; www.wilsondaniels.com

14.5 points
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2011, Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2010

RS 55 g/l. Medium dry. Acid plus sugar – and even they are at odds. Uncomfortable. (TC)

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Felton Road
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Grape Blend

Riesling

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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