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One of the most exciting aspects of the Riesling renaissance has been hunting out new versions from unexpected corners of the world, and Bishops Head’s award winning Riesling is definitely one of those. Very classic on the nose, floral with hints of honey, on the palate it packs more of a punch than the European wines, but remains fresh and succulent, with a touch of residual sugar for balance.

"The off-dry Bishops Head Riesling 2008, from Waipara in New Zealand, has the typical petrolly smell of mature Riesling (much nicer than it sounds) and racy, lime-cordial and Russet-apple fruit flavours." - Joanna Simon, House & Garden Magazine, November 2011

"A good balance between sweet and sour, with tangy citrus and apple flavours and a touch of mineral set against a honeyed sweetness – add in the floral, petrolly notes and you have a rather tasty wine." - Simon Woods, www.simonwoods.com (from 01.20 minutes). July 2011

"Floral-edged, lime-tinged aromas to the nose with a touch of tangerine and beeswax. It’s a wine that feels fruity to start with but which finishes on a drier, more minerally note and would work well with mild spiced Thai dishes." The Wine Gang, September 2010

"Bruised apple on the nose with a hint of petrol-like development. There is some residual sugar in evidence on the palate but it swiftly turns brighter with brisk zip and a sense of crispness taking over the finish along with a subtle honeyed character. It is complex but there is a curious metallic touch that detracts from the wine really flourishing." The Wine Gang.

"Bishops Head’s home is Waipara, just north of Canterbury on the New Zealand south island, where the cool climate produces grand pinot noir and Riesling. Indeed, the winery gets its name from the giant limestone rock face in the Waipara gorge known as the Bishops Head. In the stampede for Kiwi sauvignon, Kiwi rieslings have almost been ignored, which is a pity because Peter Saunders, of Bishops head, had made a cracking off-dry, tongue-tingling, racy, steely, floral, riesling”. Jane MacQuitty, top 100 Wines of Summer 2010. 

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Key Facts

Colour: White
Vintage: 2008
Region: New World
Country: New Zealand
Style: Lighter, crisper white
ABV: 12.0%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Case Size: 12