LIMITED RELEASE — Ata Rangi Kahu Late Harvest Riesling 2022 (375ml)
Kahu, Māori for our native harrier hawk, is the inspiration for the name of the Hensley family's neighbouring vineyard and the luscious dessert wine made from there. This Riesling block is harvested late in the season when morning dew is heavy, encouraging the spread of botrytis.
2022 was the perfect season for our late harvest botrytised Riesling, with rain fall in late February encouraging the establishment of noble rot. Perfectly raisined from a brilliant spell of dry weather, the fruit was selected over two picks. This resulted in a deep, intense style with acid and residual sugar perfectly balanced.
The nose has intense aromas of baked peach, dried fig and toffee apple. Opening to flavours on the palate of stone fruit, plump muscatel raisins with notes of crème brulée, cardamon and nutmeg.
1056 bottles made.
375ml bottle