MilltonOpou Riesling 2021

Product code: 11423
£19.45 inc VAT
New Zealand
White Wine from
Gisborne, New Zealand
Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Gisborne
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Millton
Alcohol
Alcohol: 8.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling
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Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Gisborne
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Millton
Alcohol
Alcohol: 8.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling

Product Notes

Millton Opou Riesling is a wine that embodies the character and terroir of Gisborne, New Zealand. This wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes that are hand-picked and fermented with natural yeasts in oak barrels, giving it a unique flavour profile. The aroma is full of lime, orange blossom, and honey, while the palate is crisp with a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity. It has a medium body and a long finish, making it perfect for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine or a selection of cheeses. The sustainable winemaking practices used by the Millton vineyard add to the complexity and excellence of this wine, making it a must-try for any Riesling lover.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of citrus fruit and honeyed spice on the nose are followed by succulent fruit on the palate. Beautifully balanced, with fresh acidity.

About the Winery

Millton

Established in 1984, the Millton Vineyards and Winery holds the distinction of being certified as the first organic and biodynamic wine from New Zealand. James and Annie Millton had travelled to some of the premium wine-producing countries such as France & Germany and worked at the best estates there. With their knowledge and winemaking passion, they returned to the Gisborne appellation and planned to set up their own company near North Island.

This area was in close proximity to the ancient wine region of Manutuke. Being close to the Te Arai River also make the area fertile and great for producing high-quality and terroir-rich wines. After analysing the area in full detail, they set up the Millton vineyard here in 1984. The winery’s Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay wines started getting quite popular within a few years of launch, and they also started getting international recognition.

The grapes for Millton wines are grown on four vineyards located across the Manutake and Matawhero regions. You can find these vineyards at Riverpoint, Opou, Te Arai and Clos de Ste. Anne. With sedimentary soils, climate influenced by the Pacific Ocean and hot summers, these vineyards are known for producing very high-quality grapes. The winemaking and viticultural practises followed here are 100% natural and biodynamic.

At the winery, the team focuses on giving as much time as possible to the fruits to turn into wines that reflect their original flavour. Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, while stainless steel or oak casks are used for ageing the wines in a temperature-controlled environment.

Amrita, named after Hindu mythological stories, is the flagship organic wine from the Millton vineyard. It is made from fresh Muscat grapes grown on the Opou vineyard. The grapes are grown and harvested with great care, while the winemaking process is nothing but pure magic. The end result that is bottled is pure grape juice, that is 100% organic, without any additives!

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