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Felton Road Central Otago NZ Riesling 2009

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93/100 55

Technically this is probably a medium/sweet style although the wine appears drier than that thanks to fine and assertive acidity. I like the tension between acidity and sweetness that elevates it above its “Dry” stablemate (with a similar price) in my view. On the other hand it’s “horses for courses” - between them the pair span quite a range of food partnerships.

Tasted: Jan 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $30 (~USD $25)

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