Forrest Botrytised Riesling 375ml 2018 domaine-de-cristol fine leather

fine leather

Fruit set was lower than expected and ripening lagged so that vintage started approximately two weeks later than normal

this fine example is raised in large wooden barrels and concrete vats for five months

It has a long finish

Forrest Botrytised Riesling 375ml 2018 domaine-de-cristol fine leatherRiesling in Marlborough is like the forgotten sister trapped in the dungeon, Cinderella style. No need for a fairy godmother, though, just some botrytis to turn it into golden goodness, especially at Forrest. Plenty of the distinctive dusty spice of botrytis in this sweet delight, too. Orange marmalade fruit, orange syrup, and this expansive plumpness and creamy edges. Its a bit syrupy but also delicious in its orangey sweet sour contrasts.