Mt. Beautiful

North Canterbury Riesling

8.838 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Phil Kessling

2012, Mt. Beautiful, North Canterbury Riesling. Good acidity, tart apple and lots of citrus. Good but more like an Alsatian Riesling than a German Riesling. In a blind taste, I would probably had called as a Chardonnay.

2012, Mt. Beautiful, North Canterbury Riesling. Good acidity, tart apple and lots of citrus. Good but more like an Alsatian Riesling than a German Riesling. In a blind taste, I would probably had called as a Chardonnay.

2 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2014
Chris Hyde

Kabinett style.. Crisp, acid, perfect for the Celadon calamari.

Kabinett style.. Crisp, acid, perfect for the Celadon calamari.

Mar 12th, 2015
Ray Vanderhoff

My first NZ Riesling. Off dry. Heavy petrol aromas with slight notes of lemon, green apple and a hint of cat pee. Pronounced flavors of apple and flint with a bit of lemon on the finish. Very much a Riesling, but also somewhat unique.

My first NZ Riesling. Off dry. Heavy petrol aromas with slight notes of lemon, green apple and a hint of cat pee. Pronounced flavors of apple and flint with a bit of lemon on the finish. Very much a Riesling, but also somewhat unique.

Aug 8th, 2021
Sarah Baldassaro

Acid, smooth, bright

Acid, smooth, bright

May 30th, 2020
Lars Miller

Ripe apple and lemon on the nose. Sweet melon in the back of the mouth with zingy, crisp citrus flavors. It's nice this

Ripe apple and lemon on the nose. Sweet melon in the back of the mouth with zingy, crisp citrus flavors. It's nice this

May 29th, 2020
Ganesh

Beautifully balanced Alsatian style Riesling

Beautifully balanced Alsatian style Riesling

Sep 12th, 2019
Jim Enloe

Very nice, pleasing dryness, and although you can taste the Marlborough influence, it's not as tart. Lovely!

Very nice, pleasing dryness, and although you can taste the Marlborough influence, it's not as tart. Lovely!

Nov 3rd, 2017
Gregory Knaps

2015. On the lighter side of dry Riesling. Fresh, balanced, easy style.

2015. On the lighter side of dry Riesling. Fresh, balanced, easy style.

Jul 3rd, 2017
Allyson O'Keefe

Light petroleum and golden apple aromas. Mineral driven & lightly dry with medium acidity. Notes of petroleum, golden apple, grass, & a subtle New Zealand green undertone, like a NZ Sauv Blanc meets German Riesling. Pairs excellently with spicy chicken & green beans.

Light petroleum and golden apple aromas. Mineral driven & lightly dry with medium acidity. Notes of petroleum, golden apple, grass, & a subtle New Zealand green undertone, like a NZ Sauv Blanc meets German Riesling. Pairs excellently with spicy chicken & green beans.

Jan 18th, 2017