Tiki Single Vineyard Waipara Riesling 2018

Tiki Single Vineyard Waipara Riesling 2018Medium dry style Nectarine Honey & lime Racy acidity "It is fabulously fruited and gorgeously expressed on the nose showing ripe nectarine, orange peel, lime zest and subtle honey characters, leading to a succulent palate that is concentrated and focused. The wine delivers delectable fruit intensity backed by elegant sweetness and bright acidity, finishing persistent and delightful" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019 "A lovely bouquet showcasing a wine

• Medium-dry style
• Nectarine
• Honey & lime
• Racy acidity

"It is fabulously fruited and gorgeously expressed on the nose showing ripe nectarine, orange peel, lime zest and subtle honey characters, leading to a succulent palate that is concentrated and focused. The wine delivers delectable fruit intensity backed by elegant sweetness and bright acidity, finishing persistent and delightful" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019

"A lovely bouquet showcasing a wine with some developing complexities of honey and lime then apple and blossoms with a touch of minerality and kero'. Off-dry on the palate with a mandarin and lime flower and honey core. Flavours from the bouquet repeat on the palate. High acidity and lengthy even finish. Ready from today and through 2026+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, World of Wine, Sep 2020

Pale straw gold. The nose is a complex mix of lime, bees’ wax, honey and Nashi pear and is showing some of the delightful development typical of this noble variety. There is a moderate amount of sweetness on the palate from stopping the fermentation well before dryness. This is perfectly balanced by the typical racy acidity that is the hallmark of Riesling. The palate is generous, full and finishes clean with great length of flavour.

2018 was the second warmest vintage that Waipara had experienced in the previous thirty years and so ripening of fruit was achieved with ease. Even so, the region is still a relatively cool one by New Zealand standards and so ideal for the cultivation of Riesling. The cooler conditions are essential to the creating and preserving of the delicate aromatics of this variety.

Fermentation of the clear juice was carried out slowly at low temperature to ensure the aromatic elements were perfectly captured. The fermentation was arrested by chilling the wine to below zero which left a well- balanced amount of sugar in the wine. Minimal fining was done to assist with retaining the maximum varietal flavours.

Food Pairing: Perfect to serve alongside a lemony-pasta with prawns, a pot of steamed mussels or try matching with a beautiful snapper fillet.