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Auburn Twilight Central Otago NZ Riesling 2009

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93/100 55

Small production Riesling (242 bottles) from 16 year-old vines in the Lowburn district. Originally selected to be a late-harvest style, the wine appears slightly sweeter than the Lowburn label despite having a tad less residual sugar. Lower acidity and higher alcohol could explain the difference. Intriguing wine with ripe stone fruit, mineral and subtle spicy flavours. Very impressive and distinctive Riesling.

Tasted: Feb 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $23)

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