From the renowned Marlborough region of New Zealand, Giesen Estate presents its 2024 Medium Sweet Riesling. This expression highlights the region's capacity for producing vibrant, aromatic white wines, benefiting from its cool climate and significant diurnal temperature shifts that preserve natural acidity.
Crafted to showcase the grape's inherent freshness and aromatic complexity, this Riesling is vinified to a medium-sweet profile. This choice harmoniously balances the varietal's characteristic crisp acidity with a delicate residual sugar, resulting in an approachable yet sophisticated wine. The 2024 vintage emphasizes immediate enjoyment, offering a pure and expressive interpretation of Marlborough Riesling.
Tasting notes
The 2024 Giesen Estate Medium Sweet Riesling presents a luminous pale straw hue. The nose is immediately expressive, offering vibrant aromatics of zesty lime, ripe lemon, and delicate orange blossom, underpinned by a subtle minerality. On the palate, the wine delivers a harmonious interplay of crisp acidity and a judicious medium sweetness. Flavours of citrus zest and green apple are prominent, leading to a clean, refreshing finish that invites further exploration. Its youthful vigour and balanced structure make it highly appealing.