Seifried
Seifried Nelson Riesling 2026
Seifried Nelson Riesling 2026
The Seifried Nelson Riesling 2026 is super inviting, with floral and citrus aromas. The palate is juicy and bursting with with apricot, apple and lime characters. Delicious tight acidity complements generous fruit and natural sweetness, leaving a long lasting finish. Best enjoyed with Thai green curry or simple whitebait patties with a wedge of lemon fresh from the coast.
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Awards
Awards
Gold (95 Points) - New World Wine Competition 2026 93 Points (5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, August 2026 93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, September 2026 Silver (93 Points) - National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ 2026 Silver (90 Points) - The New Zealand International Wine Show 2026
Wine Analysis
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Redwood Valley & Edens Road vineyards
Date of Harvest: 25th March & 2nd April 2026
pH of Wine: 2.88
T.A of Wine: 7.1g/L
Residual Sugar: 17.8g/L
Alcohol: 13.0%
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyard
The Vineyard
Our Redwood Valley vineyard is an unirrigated, gently sloping, north-facing clay site; the vines range in age from 10 to 30 years. Vertical shoot positioning helps to expose the berries to sunlight, thus getting maximum intensity and optimal ripeness. The clay holds moisture well, supporting deep root systems and producing fruit with good texture and complex flavours. To further enhance the aromatics, leaves were removed to allow light penetration and air movement around the fruiting zone.
The Edens Road vineyard is an extremely stony area where water and nutrient levels are low. This helps to restrict plant vigour and to crop at low levels. To further enhance the aromatics, leaves were removed to allow light penetration and air movement to the fruiting zone. This vineyard is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson's sun - and ripening the Riesling fruit.
Winemaker's Notes
Winemaker's Notes
Delicate fruit flavours and aromas were retained from the vineyard using careful canopy management and the grapes were picked at optimal ripeness in good condition. Fruit was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest, and a cool fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks to retain the clean aromatic fruit characters. The wine was blended and stabilised in July 2026.
"An excellent bouquet and palate with core aromas and flavours of lime and apple, green and white peach with fine lees and mineral seam. Crisp and just dry with a lick of sweetness, plenty of contrasting with a lengthy even finish."
Cameron Douglas, MS
