Seifried Nelson Sweet Agnes Riesling

Region

Nelson, New Zealand

Vintage:

2019

Producer:

Seifried Estate

Grapes:

Riesling

Wine Description:

Luscious honeyed Riesling named after Agnes – mother of winemaker Heidi and winery manager Chris. The family's pride and joy displays complex flavours of ripe lime, passion fruit and rosy apple with a swirl of light honey. Simply gorgeous.

Tasting Note:

Pure and powerful, the nose has mandarin peel and foral notes, while the palate is luscious with bright fruit balanced by natural acidity. Succulent fruit sweetness wraps around the crisp acid backbone leaving a long, exceptionally generous finish - the perfect way to finish a meal!

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Press Reviews:

Subtle nectarine and lime rind aromas, along with notes of apples and apricots oneyed on the palate, with a fantastic acid line and mouthwatering finish. Delicious. : Decanter 2022 wine awards. Gold

PLATINUM ‘Best New Zealand Sweet’: Decanter World Wine Awards 2017, UK

PLATINUM (97 Points): Decanter World Wine Awards 2018, UK

DOUBLE GOLD (97 Points): San Francisco International Wine Competition 2017, USA

DOUBLE GOLD: New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017, USA

Producer Description

Hermann Seifried, an Austrian orchard-raised winemaker, came to New Zealand in 1971, where he fell for Agnes –a spirited kiwi from a Southland sheep farm. Driven by a dream, the couple became pioneers in the South Island’s wine industry. They purchased land in the Moutere Valley, where they planted the region’s first vineyard in 1973, experimenting with European varieties in the untested climate. In 1976, Hermann and Agnes produced their first vintage, featuring five distinct varietal wines. In those early years wine sales were entirely through the tiny cellar door at the front of the winery and via mail-order to curious friends and family.