Tasting notes:
Heaphy Riesling Nelson. A nose of fresh ginger, cardamom and jasmine over a rich palate of juicy lime, red apple and stone fruit, with generous mouthfeel and texture in the finish. Feels like lounging in the sun.
Food match:
Fish tacos with zesty lime, chicken or cauliflower wings with blue cheese sauce.
Producer:
Heaphy Vineyards is a small winery in the north-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island, a region named Nelson Tasman. Their winery is situated high above Tasman Bay on the Moutere Hills, where their 10ha of long-established vineyards are defined by Moutere’s signature clay soils. First planted in 1973, their vines are amongst the very oldest productive vineyards in New Zealand.
Sustainability: Heaphy Riesling Nelson
Heaphy Vineyard are certified “Sustainable Wine Growing New Zealand”. This means that their wines are made from grapes grown in 100% SWNZ-certified vineyards and produced in 100% SWNZ-certified winemaking facilities. To be SWNZ certified, all members must complete annual submissions and undergo regular on-site audits conducted by an independent verification company.
Riesling is a white grape variety that originated in the Rhine region. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked.
For more information about the producer:https://www.heaphyvineyard.com/
