Propelled by high-revving, racy acidity, this wine takes off in the mouth, leaving a trail of floral and apple notes, …

Lake Chalice was one of the first Marlborough wineries to become ‘kareaera (native falcon) conscious’. Low in alcohol (9.5%), this …

Grown at SOHO’s Jomara Vineyard in Marlborough and made by James Rowan, Betty clocks in at a modest 9.4% alcohol …

A very classy riesling at a very smart price – this has to be one of the best value wines …

“A seamless wine,” noted John Belsham. “It’s developing beautifully, with additional layers of aroma and flavour.” From its seductive nose …

“Understated yet pristine,” noted John Belsham. Bright lemon and stonefruit flavours enliven this expression, which starts sweetish but finishes quite …

A greeting of jasmine and apple blossom scents leads through to a delicately textured, medium-dry mouthful, generously stocked with lime …

Few do more to promote this variety than John Forrest – aka ‘a man for all rieslings’. This 2012 is …

This accomplished wine continues to collect awards. In balance and structure it is exemplary – the fruits flows so elegantly …

The elevated, sloping Black Rabbit vineyard in Bannockburn shows it has what it takes for riesling. Enticing floral scents, tangerine …

Winemaker Simon Nunns has crafted a dry riesling with plenty of personality. Beneath a colourful wardrobe of intense florals, mandarin …

The Doctors’ is one of the country’s few rieslings that has become a strong brand in its own right. This …

This is more of a dessert style, thanks to a strong botrytis influence. It is certainly sweet, with lovely honey …

They make a power of good riesling at this Moutere Hills winery. This medium-dry expression is starting to show some …

This is a charming medium style, juicy, concentrated and full of energy. Lifted aromatics, redolent of white flowers, lead to …

“A nice marriage of toasty bottle age and bright citrus,” noted Jane Boyle. There’s still plenty of youthful crispness in …

Grown with care in the Omaka Valley, this medium style riesling is enticingly pure and is another 2013 to show …

The Tupari vineyard is a stunning site beside the Awatere River. There is generosity to all of this wine’s dimensions. …

Grown on 30 year old vines in the Alexandra Basin, this Grant Taylor-made wine is always a dry, lime-infused treat. …