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Rippon Emma's Block Riesling Central Otago

Central Otago, New Zealand
From the Emma's Block vineyard on Rippon's biodynamic estate, this Riesling displays the concentrated, mineral precision of Central Otago Riesling: lime blossom, white peach, and a saline mineral finish with natural residual sweetness that balances the variety's electric acidity.
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The wine's lime and mineral character are a natural companion for scallops; finger lime's native citrus pearls echo the wine's own citrus depth while lime butter adds the richness that grounds the pairing.
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Riesling's sweetness and acidity are among the most powerful tools for blue cheese; honey bridges the wine's residual sweetness while walnut pastry adds the savoury-bitter depth the combination needs.
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New Zealand whitebait is one of the country's iconic seasonal ingredients; the wine's lime acidity and mineral depth frame the delicate smoked fish while herb cream adds aromatic richness.
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Central Otago Riesling's concentrated citrus and slight sweetness navigate the heat and herb intensity of larb; lime bridges the wine's own acidity while the wine's residual sugar tames the chili.
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