
Product info
Type
White
Region
Waipara
Varietal
White Blend
Blend Composition
Riesling/Gewurztraminer/Gruner Veltliner/St Laurent/Chardonnay
Brand
Muddy Water
Unit Size
750ml
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol Volume
12.5%
Organic Certification
BioGro - 5915
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Muddy Water was one of the founding wineries in Waipara, New Zealand, and an organic pioneer on the South Island. Planted in 2003 on the clay slopes of the Omihi hills with ungrafted vines, the name Muddy Water comes from the traditional Maori name Wai (water) and Para (muddy) referring to the rich clay soils in the area. Muddy Water's hectares of vines form the oldest certified vineyard in the region and they make all their wines in a straw bale winery on site. All the grapes are harvested by hand, wild fermented and bottled, without fining, on site staying true to their motto hand-crafted no compromise.
Tasting Note: A savoury wine, light copper in colour with abundant aromas of osmanthus, samphire and spice. A crisp, dry palate with crunchy phenolics, chalky tannins and a long backbone of acidity. Flavours of persimmon skin, cassia, dried rose petals and green olive brine.