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Waimea Classic Riesling 2016 Wine Review

Waimea Classic Riesling 2016

Waimea Classic Riesling 2016

Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Waimea

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Here's what New Zealand Riesling is all about: depth of flavour, laser focus, yet incredibly elegant. Notes of white stone fruit from start to finish.

Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken with lemongrass stalk, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate.

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This Waimea Classic Riesling 2016 was reviewed on May 27, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 408666
  • $14.29 
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  • AGLC
  • 408666

Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

From Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, a refreshing and delightful Riesling. Peach, minerality and citrus lemon aromas lead into exquisitely balanced palate with mouth-watering acidity and long peachy finish. Pair with a summer evening.
Tasted May 2017
Wineboy rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

While this dry Riesling won't impress you with it's power, it will seduce you with it's beautiful aromas, complexity and balance. Serve as an appetizer.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Zesty with sweet lemon curd and beeswax notes. A light bodied Riesling with fresh clean aromas and flavours, high acidity, and moderately long tangy finish. Pair with Thai green curry steamed mussels. Tasted May 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca
Something different from South Island, New Zealand -- a Riesling from Nelson. Waimea Classic (2016) Riesling has laser acidity with ripe stonefruit on the nose, but crisp and fresh on the palate. Loving this with seafood. - Community Wine Reviews

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