- 68% Riesling & 32% Grüner Veltliner
- The vineyard was picked in two passes: one clone of Grüner Veltliner and one clone of Riesling in each pass.
- Grüner Veltliner: destemmed bunches, berries were then lightly foot crushed and grapes bathed in juice to benefit from 48-hour skin contact
- Riesling: whole bunches were lightly foot crushed and grapes bathed in juice for 36 hours
- First picking pass was pressed after 6 hours, while the second pass had 62 hours of skin contact
- The varieties were then co-fermented
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel barrels, neutral oak barriques, and sandstone Jar (Gruner Veltliner) for 11 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Central Otago
Appellation:
Central Otago
Variety:
Blend - White
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | NZ-BCV-03-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-04-11
"The 2021 Riesling/Gruner Veltliner is a sinewy, savory expression, with plenty of concentration and satisfying phenolics giving this wine an appetizing, serious structure. A stream of balanced acidity leaves the palate clean. It's starting to show the first signs of development in its flavor profile, offering up spice and savory notes alongside bruised apple flavors, florals and that unmistakably Riesling note of lime. This provides for gratifying drinking now and, with a screw-cap on, it won't be going anywhere quickly."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2024-10-31
"This intriguing white is fragrant, with lemon blossom and jasmine up front, then fleshy notes of ripe peach, apricot and lemon curd. Finishes with an accent of candied ginger peel, while a fresh thread of acidity keeps the flavors bright and juicy. Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Drink now. 250 cases made, 30 cases imported."