Dry Riesling
2024
Felton Road est un incroyable modèle de réussite. En seulement 20 ans, Felton Road est devenu une référence mondiale en matière de production de pinot noir du Nouveau Monde et a joué un rôle majeur dans le positionnement enviable de l’appellation Central Otago sur la scène vinicole. Le vinificateur de Felton Road, Blair Walter, est un personnage exceptionnel, doté d’une intelligence aussi remarquable que sa modestie. Orateur captivant et perspicace, il a la capacité singulière...
Pure, floral aromas of lime peel, peaches, flint and white blossoms. The palate is light-bodied with high-energy acidity, giving notes of yellow apples, candied lemon zest, tangerines and slate. Tense and refined with an underlying texture. Vibrant and tangy.
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Delightful fruit and floral notes of candied lime, green honeydew melon and peach blossom followed by meringue and a touch of wet stone minerality. Medium-bodied, mouthwatering acidity. Lively and vibrant. Firm. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.
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The delicate yet layered 2024 Riesling Dry shows fruit richness and floral tones. It is restrained and not showy, with concentration but not weight. Fine purity and savory notes of white talc meet touches of lees-derived pastry. The long finish offers balanced malic acidity and fine phenolics. This is delightful to drink now but will develop with time.
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The 2024 Dry Riesling is lean and austere, despite a distinct slick of residual sugar through the middle palate and finish. I find this to have salted lime, green apple, mint, lemongrass and acidity that is both fresh but also a little sour, with grapefruit, underripe green apple skin and lemon pith flavors. I find this vintage to be quite bracing, but many will love its conviction.
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