Empire Estate Riesling Dry Reserve 2017

An enveloping nose of apple, pineapple, tangerine and jasmine mixes with an earthy base note. The medium-bodied palate is textural and waxy in feel, with hi-def flavors of apple skin, white blossoms and orange that are graced by a tangy wet-slate note.

A well-honed mix of ripe peach and tangerine mix with underscores of white blossoms and slate. The palate is broadly concentrated in ripe fruit flavors of tart kumquat and passion fruit that are struck against a taut, astringent sensation. Persistent bursts of acidity keep this both succulent and tense, making the palate beg for more.

Yellow-gold with gray tints. On the nose, fresh apricot, jasmine and orange zest. In the mouth, theres lots of underripe nectarine, some lime zest and a gentle, smooth stoniness that leads to a lean, clean and austere finish. A bright and joyous Riesling.