2021 Boneline Waipara Dry Riesling
Grape
Riesling
Its Origins
Boneline are a Waipara operation with a serious focus on terroir. Waipara’s lime-rich soils and nearly identical climate to Chablis allow Boneline to explore stylistic bridge points between the more restrained French and more brightly fruited characteristics of New Zealand terroir wines. The name Boneline itself invokes a network of ideas linking their wines and terroir to the primordial history of the site, directly referring to fossilised fish bones that have been found around the Waipara River - which also appear on their labels - and indirectly referring to the lime in the soil, itself a residue of fish calcium that forms the various bone-like substrata of many Waipara vineyards and makes the region such a special place for wine. Bringing to their work a broad range of human and marketing as well as winemaking talents, Boneline look set to define new possibilities for their exceptional place and its offerings.
What The Critics Say
Winemaker notes on current vintage
"Chalky white — lime leaf — tangerine — beeswax — tightrope. Light straw with a pale gold green hue and silver flecks. Aromas of pure green apples, lemon, and lime leaf with delicate white florals and oyster shell. On the palate, a mixture of orange and yellow citrus balanced with crisp fresh acidity, natural mid- palate sweetness, and a river stone minerality that is synonymous with our vineyards. High solids from ferment give the palate weight, counterbalanced by natural spritz providing lift - while crunchy stone fruit and lime zest provide a cleansing drive on the finish."
92/100 Bob Campbell (2020 vintage)
"Intense wine which leaves an initial impression of sweetness that is quickly overcome by assertive acidity to leave a dry, mouth-watering and lengthy finish. Lime zest, ginger, lemon blossom and oyster shell/mineral flavours."
| Variety | Riesling |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury / Waipara |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Maturity | 2023 - 2033 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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