2018 Dry Riesling Mt Maude Maude Vineyards Central Otago

When Sarah-Kate (Kiwi) and Dan (Aussie) Dineento married in 2003, they combined immense knowledge and skills in winemaking, both having been hugely successful in wine projects from Europe to the Antipodeans. Now it was time to focus on their own project, basing themselves at Sara-KateÕs familyÕs operation at The Mt Maude family vineyard by Lake Wanaka. Unsurprisingly, they make excellent wines across the board, including a very fine Pinot Noir but we loved their Dry Riesling. Foot-stomped, pressed and fermented to near dryness in stainless steel. Minimal movement or fining to ensure the pure aromas of this wine from a great vineyard and year were protected

Aromas of pink grapefruit, slate and talc are layered with fragrances of lime leaf and lavender. A pristine, vibrant and mouth-watering expression of Riesling, one with texture and promise from this beautiful mature vineyard. Ð Great with shellfish.