Rockburn Tigermoth Riesling 2022 Central Otago - 6 Bottles

Rockburn takes its name from the rough, rocky and heat-scarred landscape that is the sweeping terrain of the Central Otago wine region. This area is known for its scenery of mountains and lovely lakes. It is here that Rockburn began as a 3-hectare piece of land in 1990. This was followed by a series of timely purchases, acquisitions, a rebranding of their original name to Rockburn Central Otago, and the completion of their winery-cellar door complex in 2006. Today, Rockburn’s vineyards are 90% cultivated, and their wines are exported to the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Sweden and Japan.

TASTING NOTES

This vintage Riesling was harvested from the Central Otago wine region. It has an alcohol level of 8.4% and the colour of this medium-sweet white wine is a glittering pale white gold. Primary fruit aromas of nectarine, apricot, honey-crisp apple, citrus, spring blossoms and plum flow off the nose, with underpinned fragrances of honeycomb, ginger and clove. The palate features flavours of apple, pear and mineral nuances, with a touch of honey that fills the mouth and leaves a fresh taste. The mid-palate is filled with notes of tangerine and lime. The balanced sweetness and fine acidity are brought to fruition by a long and cleansing finish. This wine is best served at 43°F. Here are a few food suggestions: honey-roasted pork with braised vegetables, stir-fried shrimp with bacon, fried semolina dumplings with apricots, and snapper with charred tomatillos.