2023 Taka K Tussock Terrace Riesling, North Canterbury

Pale white-gold. Initially reticent, with air it blossoms into a soaring bouquet with delicate layers of floral, sweet spiced citrus, flint and pith. The palate is ripe with bright, intense citrus and stone-fruit flavours, fantastic power and depth, savoury hints of bacon fat, pastry and vanilla on the long, long finish. A very successful example in the Germanic model: an impressive wine with a density and ageability that seems like etched marble. Expect it to develop gracefully for a long time. 19 JAN 2024
2025–2042

96 points Stephen Wong MW therealreview.com

#1 2023 New Zealand Riesling The Real Review

Sourced from the western side of the valley, from a 2004-established vineyard planted on free-draining gravel soils.

Gentle pressing and slowly fermented at low temperatures.

Waxy honeydew and citrus on the nose, with light florals and a slight bread-like autolytic quality. The off-dry palate is beautifully tense, precise and balanced – a nod to the Germanic styles that impressed Takahiro during his time at Weingut Keller in the Mosel.