Ashmore Estate Riesling 2021 Vintage

Discover the crisp elegance of Settlement Ashmore Riesling 2021 – a sustainably farmed single-vineyard gem from Marlborough’s premier organic estate. Crafted through meticulous low-intervention methods, this award-winning Riesling balances vibrant acidity with layered fruit notes for versatile food pairing and cellar potential.

Grown exclusively on Ashmore Vineyard’s north-facing slopes in Wairau Valley, the grapes thrive in Marlborough’s signature diurnal shifts – warm daytime sun preserves ripening potential while cool nights maintain signature citrus brightness and refreshing acidity (pH 3.15). Machine-harvested at peak ripeness in March 2021, the must underwent immediate pressing into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to retain delicate aromatics.

Winemaker notes highlight a unique 15% partial barrel-fermentation in 10-year-old French oak casks alongside stainless steel fermentation lots. This hybrid approach imparts subtle vanilla undertones without masking the primary varietal character of lime zest and green apple skin accented by fresh-cut grass and wet stone minerality.

Ideal as both an aperitif and accompaniment to coastal cuisine (try with pan-seared scallops or goat cheese salad), this unfiltered Riesling offers immediate refreshment from its zesty lemon curd core while developing tertiary honeyed nuances over 3-5 years of aging. The 12.5% ABV provides perfect weight balance for its bright acidity (6.8 g/L tartaric) and residual sugar (9 g/L).

Key differentiators include:
– Single-vineyard certification from NZ Winegrowers
– Certified organic since 2016 vintage
– Hybrid tank/barrel fermentation technique
– Consistent 92+ scores from Wine Enthusiast & James Suckling

Enjoy now chilled to 48°F or cellar through 2027 to witness its evolution from citrus-forward to honeyed complexity while maintaining its signature Marlborough salinity. Packaged in eco-friendly recyclable glass with a screwcap closure for optimal freshness preservation.