TASTING NOTES FOR Huia Riesling Marlborough New Zealand 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Bright, youthful and crystal clear.

👃 Aromas
Highly aromatic and lifted, showing lime zest, lemon and green apple.
Floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle combine with delicate hints of daffodil and a fine mineral edge.

👅 Palate
Fresh and precise, delivering zesty lemon, lime and crisp Granny Smith apple.
A touch of residual sugar balances the racy acidity, creating a beautifully poised, off-dry style with real energy and tension.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied and finely structured.
The finish is long, clean and mineral-driven, with citrus, floral notes and a flinty persistence.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Marlborough Riesling—vibrant, aromatic and finely balanced.
Combines bright citrus, floral lift and refreshing acidity with just a hint of sweetness for balance and drinkability.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, fresh seafood, spicy Thai or Asian dishes. Also excellent with pork and goat’s cheese, where the acidity and slight sweetness work beautifully.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully expressive Riesling that delivers purity, precision and real personality.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a zesty, aromatic white that overdelivers on freshness and versatility.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷