This wine has been produced from some of the South Islands oldest grape vines,
(planted near Alexandra in 1981).

The Valli Old Vine Riesling style is consistent with previous vintages, aromatically very perfumed; white peach and ripe stone fruits, with a hint of clean dusty crushed rock, (the minerality associated with this variety).

It is a dry Riesling, with the acidly being balanced by a core of concentrated ripe fruit and depth of flavour only old vines and low cropping levels can achieve.

Awards

Highlighted in 100 Must-try New Zealand Wines, Michael Cooper
4 Stars –  Bob Campbell, Master of Wine
4 Stars –  Otago Daily Times, April 2010