Settled weather over flowering resulted in a moderate fruit set.  The subsequent warm summer then allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully.  Late season conditions were favourable for the development of noble botrytis, essential for the production of this wine style.

The colour is lemon-straw.  On the nose there is an abundance of citrus, in particular the orange zest that is such a regional feature of North Canterbury Rieslings.  There are also aromas of apricot, ginger and spice.   The long hang time and influence of botrytis has resulted in a wine that is rich and full bodied, with ripe phenolics that add structure and length.  It is mouth filling, yet balanced with refreshing acidity and a dry finish.