Reed Siren Riesling 2023

There is something Sarr like here, the flavours complex, explosive and tangy, yet with a texture of silk. For those who love German Rieslings, this sits at about a Spatlese feinherb. Rich, succulent and full bodied with flavours of honeycomb, blackcurrant, cherry, rose, fresh lime, candied lime, peach, passionfruit, oats and grapefruit. Deep, and despite its opulence; precise, focused and unwavering. Very powerful and absorbing, the finish long, buoyant and salty. Just awesome. Waters Wine Co

“This wine is called ‘Grape Siren’ because before I had ever heard of the Waitaki Valley, its wines found me in a glass. It was as though I was smacked in the face with a handful of crushed limestone while being swept below the sea and stung by an electric eel. I knew exactly what to do with that feeling, I just needed to find the people to help me do it. I met Grant Taylor of Valli Wines in 2022, a man who also shares the same unbridled obsession with this place. With this relationship, I was able to deepen my connection to this land further, committing to sites before I even had boots on the soil. This wine is a full circle moment; one I am finally able to share from my heart, created in the place where the journey began.” Sierra Reed, Winemaker

– Handpicked, Wild yeast, 20 grams of RS, 2460L in total, 11%

“Glacer purity from the first sip that flows into zesty limestone electricity. The sugar in this wine becomes the movement and shape while the chalky tannins and mountain air transport you to the place. This wine feels like chewing ice in a snow storm and lying in a Sicilian lemon grove on a balmy day; It feels like drinking sparkles.”