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The vine variety of Germany and in people’s eyes it is the greatest white grape. This assertion is due to the longevity of its wines and its ability the transmit the characteristics or terroir of an individual vineyard without losing its own style. Riesling classically smells of petrol and should never be aged in oak. Currently accounts for 3.6% of the grape crop in New Zealand.

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Daniel Schuster Waipara Riesling 2006
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Delicious nose of sweet, ripe fruit with a hint of lychees. A fine bead of acidity runs seamlessly through the wine and marries beautifully with the fruit flavours. The result is an elegant and harmonious wine. Enjoy.
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Daniel Schuster Waipara Riesling 2006
Wine Description
white peach and citrus characteristics accompany fresh acidity for ann off dry, light bodied wine with an elegant long finish.
'A cornucopia of voluptuous fruit'- Marilyn LaRocque- LUXURY Magazine, Las Vegas Feb 2007
Tasting Notes
White peach and citrus characteristics accompany fresh acidity for an off dry, light bodied wine with an elegant long finish.
Winemakers Notes
Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, the wine was tank fermented at a low temperature and back-blended with non-fermented juice to achieve a low alcohol wine and to retain natural freshness of aromas and flavour. Aged in the bottle before release in October 2006.
WineMaker: Danny Schuster
Region: Waipara
Cellaring: 2-5 years from vintage date
Food Match: Fresh salads, scallops and mangoes, great lunchtime or aperitif wine
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