Te Whare Ra (TWR) - Marlborough, New Zealand
Te Whare Ra (TWR) is a small vineyard and winery located in the Marlborough sub-region of Renwick. The 11Ha vineyard was first planted in 1979 and since 2003 has been owned by winemakers Anna and Jason Flowerday. Yields are kept low, the vineyard is managed with a combination of organic and biodynamic practices and all the fruit is handpicked and hand-sorted. The wines are made with minimal intervention in a small winery which has been specifically set up for small-batch winemaking. The aromatic wines have carved out a reputation for TWR as a member of New Zealand’s elite, while the improbably good Syrah and Pinot Noir are opening people’s eyes to Marlborough’s potential for red wines of distinction.
Biodynamic producer, certified organic
We love Riesling as a variety for it’s purity, elegance and age ability and believe that our old vines (mostly planted in late 70s/early 80s) combined with the growing conditions here in Marlborough are capable of world class Riesling.
Tasting Notes
Lifted aromas of white spring florals, Kaffir lime leaf, lemon, jasmine and a hint of musk follow on to the palate. These flavours of fresh lime juice, lemon sorbet and ripe grapefruit with hints of beeswax and floral spice are balanced by a fine backbone of ripe acidity. This Riesling is a dry style which has excellent fruit weight and concentration to balance the lingering mineral acid structure. This wine is finely structured with great length of flavour.
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