NZ
Australia
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92 Points
Organically farmed in Central Otago, Saddleback delivers classic, lively Riesling.
2023 vintage: stainless steel fermented, off-dry, pure and vibrant.
Crisp, off-dry style with pear, apple and subtle floral notes.
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Description
Saddleback, Peregrine's accessible second label, offers a window into Central Otago's dynamic terroir and sustainable winemaking ethos. Crafted from organically farmed fruit in the Gibbston Valley, Saddleback Riesling 2023 is picked at optimum ripeness to ensure balance between natural sugar and vibrant acidity. Grapes are gently pressed and fermented cool in stainless steel, retaining aromatic precision and textural clarity. Bottled at 12% abv under Stelvin, this Riesling brims with green apple, lime zest, and white blossom on the nose, followed by a palate that is delicately off-dry yet driven by taut, electric acidity. Subtle residual sugar lends approachability without sacrificing purity or minerality. This style excels as an aperitif, pairs beautifully with spicy Asian cuisine or fresh seafood, and shows potential for graceful development in the cellar. Saddleback's approach offers a textbook expression of modern Otago Riesling - crisp, vibrant and true to site.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Shellfish
Description
Saddleback, Peregrine's accessible second label, offers a window into Central Otago's dynamic terroir and sustainable winemaking ethos. Crafted from organically farmed fruit in the Gibbston Valley, Saddleback Riesling 2023 is picked at optimum ripeness to ensure balance between natural sugar and vibrant acidity. Grapes are gently pressed and fermented cool in stainless steel, retaining aromatic precision and textural clarity. Bottled at 12% abv under Stelvin, this Riesling brims with green apple, lime zest, and white blossom on the nose, followed by a palate that is delicately off-dry yet driven by taut, electric acidity. Subtle residual sugar lends approachability without sacrificing purity or minerality. This style excels as an aperitif, pairs beautifully with spicy Asian cuisine or fresh seafood, and shows potential for graceful development in the cellar. Saddleback's approach offers a textbook expression of modern Otago Riesling - crisp, vibrant and true to site.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Asian
Shellfish