A full-bodied, slightly heavy style with a thick texture. Smells like warm baked apples, complete with cinnamon and clove accents; tastes similar, picking up some oily-diesely nuances. Despite the heft, finishes a bit short. 1 Note
Despite the fact that Otago isn’t known as Sauvignon Blanc country, winemaker Matt Dicey has bottled a lean, racy Sauvignon that’s herbaceous, not vegetal. Some melon-like fruit provides the flesh, and lime-like acidity keeps it fresh and lively. 1 Note
Smells of vegetable oil and farm-fresh sweet corn still in the husk, but the flavors are more like what you expect from a Riesling: green apples and underripe Asian pears. The finish is a bit metallic, but otherwise features fresh lime zest. 1 Note
Smells white peppery and oily—like canola oil. Flavors are honey and diesel oil, but it’s not sweet, just thick and full-bodied. Finishes with some alcoholic warmth and peppery spice. 1 Note
Cooked green vegetables, particularly mushy peas, dominate the nose and just won’t let go. In the mouth, some fruit tries to fight through that vegetal character, but it’s a mighty struggle. In the end, the bad outweighs the good and the wine suffers for it. 1 Note
Canterbury House Riesling - 1999
