Mondillo Central Otago Riesling 2024
5 STARS: Michael Cooper MA ONZM
95 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 POINTS: Cameron Douglas MS
"Fragrant, aromatic and enticing bouquet of white flowers and red apple, lemon and white spice, sand and white clay mineral ideas. Taut, dry, intense and engaging all at once as the wine touches the palate, flavours of citrus then apple reflect the bouquet then mandarin and lime-flower. A backbone of acidity and lengthy fine finish this wine needs time to develop, settle and show its best version, so best drinking from 2028 through 2038+
- Cameron Douglas MS
"The deep, intensely varietal, finely poised 2024 vintage was estate-grown at Bendigo. Bright, light lemon/green, it is full of youthful energy, with good weight, concentrated, citrusy, peachy flavours, lively acidity, and a dryish (7.3 grams/litre of residual sugar), lasting finish. Showing obvious potential for cellaring, it should be opened from 2027 onwards."
- Michael Cooper MA ONZM
"The bouquet is elegant and inviting and shows lemon sorbet, lime zest, mandarin, and white floral nuances. The palate exhibits excellent focus and sleek mouthfeel, wonderfully complemented by whispering sweetness and fine acidity, finishing impressively long and engaging. Style: Off-dry. At its best to 2036"
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
The 2024 Riesling is dry to taste with aromas of honeysuckle, quince and citrus. The palate is well balanced, with hints of apple and stone fruit alongside a clean, crisp dry finish.
ABV: 12%