430. Two Paddocks, Picnic Riesling Central Otago, 2007

NZD 36; ??%

[signed by the then-viticulturalist, when the wine was bought in Easter 2008: Enjoy NZ Drink plenty Have fun. TwoPaddocks.com]

[signed by actor-owner much later at a POTG wine dinner 2016: To Tim – Happy drinking + I am SO impressed by this Book. Sam Neill]

Picked this up at the Clyde Easter Sunday Harvest Festival as well, and chatted to the viticulturalist (signed). Another example of attractive, easy drinking Riesling from Central. Pale lemon-green. Attractive nose of limey citrus, white flowers and some creamy leesy notes. Maybe some stone fruit too. Dry or off-dry palate, with plenty of ripe citrus fruit-sweetness. Crisp, slightly chalky, medium-length finish. A great way to start the wedding-day fishing trip!