Look out for the Taste Top Wine Award stickers on these bottles at supermarkets and selected liquor retailers.
Less than $20
Dashwood 2018 Riesling Marlborough $14.99
Bright, fresh and tangy Riesling with lime, floral and sea air/mineral flavours. Great summer drinking at this price.
Konrad 2015 Dry Riesling Marlborough $19.90
Attractive dry Riesling that is showing the benefit of a little bottle age, with nicely integrated citrus, green apple and subtle floral flavours.
Giesen 2018 Gemstone Riesling Marlborough $19.99
Medium Riesling with citrus/lime and wildflower flavours. An ethereal texture adds delicacy and charm.
Mount Brown Estates 2018 Riesling North Canterbury $15.90
Tangy medium/dry Riesling with classic lime zest and floral/white rosé flavours. Delicious now but should develop well in bottle.
$20-$30
Seresin 2013 Memento Riesling Marlborough $24
Pure and ethereal organically-grown Riesling with surprisingly bright, fresh floral and citrus flavours, supported by tangy acidity.
Mt Difficulty 2016 Target Medium Riesling Central Otago $27
Taut, vibrant Riesling with chalk/mineral, lime/grapefruit/citrus and wildflower flavours. Wonderful purity and a lingering finish.
Misha’s Vineyard 2015 Limelight Riesling Central Otago $28
This medium Riesling starts with a luscious tease of sweetness, then reacts with fruity acidity to build lovely tension before revealing more acidity on its mouth-watering finish. Delicious!
Neudorf 2016 Moutere Dry Riesling Nelson $29
Pure, poised Riesling with oyster shell/mineral, lime and wild flower flavours. Lovely purity and an ethereal texture.
More than $30
Felton Road 2017 Bannockburn Riesling Central Otago $38
Reasonably sweet Riesling with lime, floral and mineral flavours. Delicious now but will age well. Impossible to fault.
Felton Road 2017 Block 1 Riesling Central Otago $45.50
An absolute classic from Central Otago in a moderately sweet style, with wonderful power and purity.
Dry River 2017 Craighall Vineyard Riesling Martinborough $50
Weighty, flavoursome Riesling with citrus/lime, white rosé, hints of tropical fruits, passionfruit and oyster shell mineral flavours. Will age well.
Two Rivers 2016 Altitude Riesling Marlborough $36
An unusual and appealing barrel-aged Riesling with restrained aromatics, but an enhanced, weighty and quite creamy texture. Toast, lemon and subtle biscuity flavours.
