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TASMANIA SPRING FLING named after the famous cave just up the road, where the Riwaka river emerges cold, clear and pure from the limestone hillside. It was a place of healing for the Maori, Amber said. Riwaka may be the smallest winery in the region, but both Paul and Amber are involved in Nelson Wine Growers - he’s the chair and she’s the operations manager. Obviously they haven’t quite relinquished their former business backgrounds! I was blown away by the Resurgence sauvignon blanc 2021 - the vibrant pungent aromas of ripe gooseberries leap out of the glass and the palate is restrained in comparison - mineral, lime, dry, with lingering fruits on the crisp finish. The minerality of their wines is due to the limestone soils, Amber says. The 2017 chardonnay is complex, opening to nutty, slightly smoky aromas then hints of spice, marzipan and a crisp, flinty finish. The 2019 pinot noir is rich, hinting of red currants and forest floor but still with that characteristic mineral undertone. riwakariverestate.com

Nov 2023

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