2013 Dry River Craighall Riesling, Martinborough

In the glass the appearance is pale and youthful with a hint of gold. Aromatically there is a mêlée of fruit aromas that include stone fruit, Granny Smith apple and citrus. There is also a further suggestion of honeysuckle and other delicate floral notes on the nose. A citrusy crispness defines the palate with firm acidity. Richness in the form of midpalate weight is all from fruit extract rather than sugar. The mineral nature of this wine, in this case probably from acidity, serves to heighten or magnify the unique character of our Craighall Riesling. Overall this wine is delicate and understated but not without generosity and we expect it to be very long lived in a good cellar.