Two Paddocks, Picnic Riesling, Central Otago, 2022

This lively off-dry Riesling comes from actor Sam Neill's organic vineyards. An aromatic nose of lychee, honeyed peach, petrol and lime zest, leads to a juicy palate with plenty of varietal typicity: petrolly notes, plus exotic notes of lychee, with apricot and lime citrus. Mineral and fresh, with linear acidity balancing the residual sugar, this will age beautifully but it's so enjoyable now!