A riesling using grapes from their Rapaura vineyard, in the heart of Marlborough. A translucent, bright silvery green colour in the glass. Intense but light on the nose, with aromas of lime, apple, sliced fennel, mandarin, greengage and orange blossom. Off-dry to taste, with a lighter alcohol of 9.5% – the ripe fruitiness being balanced by a zing of zesty acidity. A light, sorbet-like spritz in the elegant entry, leading to layers of dried apple, quartzy minerals and preserved lemon. The finish has that sweet roundness and good persistence. 90pts
You can read more about the label here, as I talk to Lindsay Parkinson – CEO of Rose Family Estate > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=14047.
