The Doctors Riesling 2023

The Doctors’ Riesling 2023

• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: N/A
• Varieties: Riesling

Vineyard From Forrest Wines, one of the first family-run wineries in Marlborough, now led by Beth Forrest, daughter of founders John and Brigid. The producer calls it the most popular Riesling in New Zealand. It is made in a medium-sweet, Kabinett-inspired style. The vines are grown to ripen at naturally lower sugar levels, and the fruit is picked early. A cool, slow fermentation is stopped early, leaving about 9% alcohol and around 40 g/L of residual sugar.

Wine Pithy lime and citrus with jasmine, daisies, roses and fresh green and red apple. The palate is off-dry with medium-plus sweetness and plenty of contrasting acidity, giving a silky, plush mouthfeel. Bob Campbell also finds white flower and a subtle oyster shell note, with a pleasantly dry-ish finish. It drinks well now through to about 2031.

Food Pairings

• Coq au vin with buttery mash
• Creamy cheeses
• Fish dishes

Accolades (2023)

• 91/100 points — Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
• 91/100 points, Premium — Cameron Douglas MS