Pegasus Bay Riesling Waipara Valley NZ

Waipara Valley Wine Region, New Zealand

Estate Riesling from Waipara limestone and clay; off-dry with impeccable balance between fruit and acidity. Lime, green apple, white peach, and the distinctive Waipara petrichor-limestone mineral. Named 'Aria' in premium years; the wine that proved New Zealand could rival Germany and Alsace for serious Riesling. Ages magnificently for 10–15 years.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: New Zealand wine with NZ's national shellfish; Waipara Riesling's lime and mineral are perfect with the briny mussels
• main: Classic Riesling-pork affinity; Waipara's off-dry stone fruit and acidity cut through belly's fat while apple echoes compote
• starter: Waipara Riesling's citrus and mineral are excellent with sashimi; the off-dry character soothes wasabi heat subtly