ON-277673 BC-178525

Giesen Riesling 2012, Marlborough

Riesling Riesling
Marlborough, New Zealand

$7.45 (277673)

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Critic Reviews (3)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A fine value riesling, remarkable similar to a top-notch German Kabinett. Succulent with a terrific balance of sweet,...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Sauvignon overshadows what NZ can do with riesling. This is a lovely, soft, quite ripe example with peach/apricot,...

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Evan Saviolidis
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Evan Saviolidis

This is a dead ringer for a top end Rheingau Riesling Kabinett. Peach, honey, petrol, lime, mineral and hints of...

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Community Reviews (3)

Bob Blais
Bob Blais

Nice petrol and citrus on the nose with citrus flavours and fresh acidity on the palate with a nuttiness on the long finish.

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Tony  G
Tony G

I believe we had the 2011. Nice wine, kind of a petrol smell but tasted nice, slightly off-dry. A bit of a German-minerally taste. Good with the turkey dinner at Christmas.

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George S
George S

Very good length. Honey, fruit and subdued acidity. A slight touch of petrol. A bit sweeter than expected. Very enjoyable.

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