The 2022 Dry River Craighall Riesling is a benchmark New Zealand Riesling from Martinborough, showcasing the winery’s signature style of intensity, purity and balance. Sourced from the Craighall Vineyard, it reflects a cool-climate vintage with a focus on tension between fruit, acidity and subtle residual sugar. The nose is complex and mineral-driven, offering lime, grapefruit and apple skin layered with notes of river stone, graphite and delicate floral lift.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with a textured, almost waxy mouthfeel balanced by vibrant acidity. Flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and subtle spice are supported by a saline, mineral backbone, leading to a long, precise and energetic finish. The style is poised and structured, combining finesse with underlying power and excellent aging potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the top-tier New Zealand Rieslings—ideal for customers seeking a serious, mineral-driven style with both complexity and longevity. It may show some openness now but will reward cellaring. Drink from 2025 or over the next 10+ years. Perfect with seafood, spicy Asian cuisine, pork or aged cheeses.
