The highly favourable vintage has resulted in a classic sweet wine with well balanced acidity. Aromas of mandarin and Meyer lemon are balanced with luscious manuka honey, ripe pear and clove – the finish is sweetly sublime. This late harvest style Riesling from the Waipara Valley, of North Canterbury, clearly reflects the intensity and spiciness for which this region is renowned. Wine Style & Food Matching The Late Harvest Dessert Wine shows ripe stone fruit characters with citrus impressions of lemons, limes and mandarins while the overtones of luscious honey and raisins come from the noble botrytised grapes. It has a sweet but clean finish.??The wine is an excellent match with all cheeses and sweet desserts. It is particularly suited to the ripe flavours of aged and complex blue cheeses. ?It is perfect for drinking now and will cellar well over the next two to 10 years.