Pernod Ricard Riesling New Zealand Riesling Challenge

Still light straw. River stones, herbal notes and a fresh lemon fruit quality add up to a appetizing bouquet. Gentle and refined wine - lovely texture with an a point acid balance. Germanic in style, the finish comes across as dryish but does not quite come up to the entry and mid-palate as it tails off slightly but this is a fine wine that has a beautiful lightness about it.

a whiff of so2, then bright lime peel riesling fruit with mineralty (so2). The palate has residual sugar but finishes on the dry side - has crisp acidity but is in no way aggressive. Nice palate profile that promises a long life and positive development. Reminiscent of a German Mosel wine. 87+ points - this should get better with 3 - 5 years.