2008 Neudorf Moutere Riesling, Nelson

Layers of sweet citrus blossom curled around a piercing centre of minerality. A wonderfully satisfying wine to enjoy on release, or cellar for years and years. We always bang on about cellaring Riesling but it offers so much satisfaction as a mature wine. Right now you can see the future – the fruit is full and sweet with an attractive earthy quality and you know those fruit notes will evolve and complex as the acid softens and fills out the wine. Lingering, delicate but concentrated finish. Totally thrilling to drink, a Riesling which offers racy limey sweetness pleasurable acidity and only 9 % alcohol. It can be enjoyed at 4.00pm on Sunday afternoon to celebrate a weed- free garden, or perhaps served with a piece of gingerbread and cheddar cheese.

“There’s something dead sexy about Riesling in mid-winter. Actually, there’s something dead sexy about Riesling, full-stop. It is simply the world’s greatest white grape and wine. This Riesling comes from deep in the heart of Nelson’s Moutere Hills, where it gains lime, apple and stony aromas and flavours. Love it.”

Joelle Thompson Mind Food 2008