Earthkeepers Field Blend #2

The Waitaki Valley is one of the newer wine regions of NZ and its becoming known for some classy, elegant wines similar, but different, to the wines of its neighbour Central Otago. This Field blend #2 is a combination of Pinot Gris and Riesling that is harvested and blended together in the vineyard rather than in the winery. This is why it’s called a field blend. Earthkeepers is made by the folk at Otiake River Vineyard. Otiake means a place of guardianship and the winery places great importance on the people, place and provenance of their wines. This wine has a touch of residual sugar that balances out the very fresh acidity that is often found in the cooler climate of the Waitaki. Delicately poised and floral on the nose with white fruit and lemon pith and a touch of complexing minerality. The palate is ripe and deep with stonefruit, citrus and further floral notes leading to a deep and spicy finish. It’s a great wine to be enjoyed with a spicy green chicken curry or lemongrass fish.