Dry River

Dry River Craighall Vineyard Selection Riesling 2018 Martinborough

Aromas of honeysuckle and honey, marmalade and preserved lemon, red apple and peaches. A complex and very aromatic bouquet. Sweet on the palate with a noticeable creamy honey, lower alcohol and delicious core of fruit. Flavours on the palate reflect the bouquet with preserved citrus and marmalade, honey, pineapple and spices. Delicious today, fantastic tomorrow and through the next few years till 2030. Cellar properly. 95 Points

Dry River Lovat Vineyard Syrah 2016 Martinborough

Intense and captivating bouquet of Syrah with aromas of dark raspberry, baked red berry fruits, dark and broody abstracts with smoky toasty oak. The hallmark of freshly ground pepper and meaty earthy qualities completes the aroma package. This is a ‘‘wow’ wine on the palate - complex, focused and detailed. A core of fruit flavours that reflect the nose, abundant acidity, ripe youthful tannins and a complexity that can only come from a carefully managed vineyard. This wine is drinkable today - with or without food. It can also be cellared with confidence for the next five to ten years. 97 Points

Dry River Craighall Vineyard Tempranillo 2016 Martinborough

Toasty, smoky, a core of black and blue fruits, varietal, new and enticing complexity. Blueberries and plums, dark violets and aged meat, baked field mushroom and dark spices. Dry, tense, very youthful and very engaging on the palate. Textures from tannins and acidity lead to a core of fruit - fresh and baked then toasty oak with clove and vanilla spice flavours. Youthful, vibrant, lengthy and well made. Drinkable from today and through 2026 - this wine can also be cellared and enjoyed at a later date.

94 Points