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TWR or Te Whare Ra’s Riesling ‘M’ from North Canterbury, New Zealand is a pure, medium-dry Riesling inspired by the Mosel’s great Rieslings. Natural acidity and a zap of lime flavour cut through the sweetness making this a refreshing wine
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| Vintage | 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | White Wine, Aromatic White |
| Grape Variety | Riesling |
| Wine Region | Marlborough |
| Country | New Zealand |
| ABV | Both vintages: 10.0% |
| Cork | No, Screwcap |
| Lifestyle | Vegan, Vegetarian, Certified Organic, Biodynamic |
| Volume | 75cl |
| Drink By | 2028 – 2029 |
TWR Riesling M is a medium dry Riesling inspired by the Mosel’s great Rieslings. It’s also produced organically and bio-dynamically and, like all the Te Whare Ra or TWR wines that I stock, it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The ‘M’ in the name signifies that it’s a medium dry Riesling. And if you think you don’t like medium-dry or off-dry wines, think again because the natural acidity of the cool climate Riesling cuts through the slight sweetness making it seem just on the edge of dry. In the 2019 vintage the subtle apricot, apple, white nectarine and citrus fruit flavours leave a long lime-flavoured mouth-watering finish. The 2020 also has great depth of flavour and fleshiness with purity of fruit, bright aromatics and juicy acidity thanks to what TWR describe as a “Goldilock’s vintage – not too hot, not too cold, just right!” Inspired by the Mosel’s great Rieslings, both vintages of this wine are fragrant with delicate floral, citrus, white nectarine and mineral aromas. The fruit and mineral aromas carry through to the palate and there is a lime zestiness which with the racy acidity cuts into any sweetness making this a very refreshing medium-dry Riesling.
TWR Riesling M is produced from Te Whare Ra’s old block Riesling vines, planted in 1979 and the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough. Owners and winemakers, Anna and Jason Flowerday, thought they would be the perfect match with the Marlborough climate and terroir. As they say “Our passion for making and drinking Riesling is based partly on the wide variety of styles that this variety is capable of producing… We are enamoured by the general characteristics of all great Riesling wines: purity, elegance and age-ability and feel that the growing conditions here in Marlborough allow Riesling to produce at its best… high sunshine hours mean that we are able to achieve ripe, fruit concentration and the cooler night time temperatures mean that we retain the natural acidity that is the hallmark of this noble variety… We love the knife edge of tension in this style of wine – the perfect balance between the initial sweetness of the fruit and the lingering, chalky acidity.” For a gorgeous dry Riesling from the same producers, try Riesling D.
Chilled, this makes a lovely aperitif. Riesling is also a great food wine. It is renowned for being a good partner to Asian food and as this one is medium, it will match well with the heat of chilli in Thai and Vietnamese food, hot spicy food generally, sweet and sour dishes and meat with fruity sauces such as pork with apple sauce.
Serve at: 10 – 12°C
“This Riesling ‘M’ is designed from the “vineyard-in” in a medium-dry style and is dangerously drinkable. Lifted aromas of mandarin, pink grapefruit, and white peach follow onto vibrant, ripe flavours of the same with juicy lime with underlying slatey mineral notes. This wine is fine and soft with excellent fruit weight and concentration to counterbalance the mouth-watering acidity.”
For the 2019 vintage:
96 points Cameron Douglas MS
“Really lovely bouquet of Riesling – perfumed with fruit and flowers, lime-flower, peach, apple and green tea. Tense, lively, crisp and fruity on the palate reflecting the flowers and fruit flavours from the nose. No mistaking the how the texture dances around the palate with acidity and residual sweetness. This medium-style Riesling is delicious, a great example for pairing with food or just on its own as an aperitif. Drink from today and through 2026+.”
96 points Sam Kim
“This is gorgeously expressed on the nose showing Gala apple, apricot, lemon peel and floral aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that’s bright and refreshing. The wine delivers excellent fruit purity and vibrancy, wonderfully enhanced by subtle sweetness and perfectly pitched acidity, finishing long and delicious.”
94 points Bob Campbell MW
“Concentrated, high-energy riesling with lime, citrus, apricot, feijoa and subtle floral flavours. A touch of sweetness is perfectly balanced by punchy acidity to give the wine some pleasing tension and help drive a lengthy finish. Medium-dry.”
For the 2020 vintage:
97 points / Outstanding Cameron Douglas MS
“Stunning aromatics with wild white flowers and blossoms, mandarin and lime flower, lemon peel, apple and citrus pith. There are lifted spice layers and core of minerality. All of these ideas come alive on the palate with a seamless core of pure fruit flavours, minerals, flowers and exotic charm. Off-dry in style the acidity more than contrasts the initial sweetness and adds to a refreshing lengthy finish. this is what Riesling is all about. Fantastic example ready to enjoy from today and through 2030+.”
95 points Bob Campbell
“Delicious riesling with exquisite acid-and-sweet tension, plenty of power and mouth-watering acidity. Made in a medium-dry style (rather than medium or ‘M’) with lime zest, white flower, oyster-shell and mineral flavours.”
93 points James Suckling
“Very fresh, pure and gently flinty lemon and some spicy notes, too. The palate has a gently off-dry feel with bright, crisp acidity and sweet pear, apple and light pastry flavors that hold neatly. From biodynamically grown grapes.”
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