2020 Dicey Bannockburn Riesling

A soft and supple Central Otago Riesling that drinks crisply and superbly

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The Dicey Bannockburn Riesling has all the characteristics you would likely expect from a cool-climate Riesling: aromas of apple, citrus and blossom, mouth-watering acidity, and a great vibrancy on the palate. As the wine is medium-dry, there is some sweetness, although it's pleasant and not excessive.

The cool temperatures allowed the Riesling grapes to slowly ripen and build up their aromas and flavours. Due to the abundant acidity and sweetness, the wine shows great balance, and it will age nicely for the next few years. Pair it with spicy Asian food.

92 Points - "Medium riesling with citrus, lime, white flowers and a suggestion of oyster-shell. An initial impression of moderate sweetness is restrained by fruity acidity to give a medium-dry finish." Bob Campbell (The Real Review)

2020 set a new benchmark for challenges: disease pressure, rain and cold weather during flowering and fruitset led to in bunch variability. It was the coldest year since 2005. A protracted veraison and long ripening phase kept us on the back foot — the one bonus being how clean and tasty the fruit was! COVID-19 lockdown arrived with our first day of harvest. Even with all that adversity, the small berries were bursting with flavour and acidity.


The fruit was destemmed and pressed to tank where it settled for a week, before racking slightly cloudy for ferment. The wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts, stopping naturally with 30g/L of residual sugar. Bottled unfined but filtered in October.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Riesling
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 92
Alcohol 10%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Screw Cap

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