Tongue in Groove

Waipara Valley Riesling

9.134 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Waipara, 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
Jeff Lander

Very big and rich Riesling. Slightly more fruit driven than I would like. But fine finish and nice texture.

Very big and rich Riesling. Slightly more fruit driven than I would like. But fine finish and nice texture.

Jul 19th, 2017
Scott Taddeo

$38 down to $10, absolute steal. Explosive aromas of orange blossom, chamomile, slate and smoke like minerality, melon, white peach and lime. Off dry palate with apricot making an appearance, slightly oily too, but with plenty of acid keeping all things balanced. Strikes similarities with the Alsace for sure

$38 down to $10, absolute steal. Explosive aromas of orange blossom, chamomile, slate and smoke like minerality, melon, white peach and lime. Off dry palate with apricot making an appearance, slightly oily too, but with plenty of acid keeping all things balanced. Strikes similarities with the Alsace for sure

Sep 21st, 2015
Olivia Ragni

I absolutely love these wines. This riesling is off dry and sooooo good!! We did not do this wine any favors by drinking it out of styrofoam cups outside the Szechwan place and it still was crazy delicious!!

I absolutely love these wines. This riesling is off dry and sooooo good!! We did not do this wine any favors by drinking it out of styrofoam cups outside the Szechwan place and it still was crazy delicious!!

Sep 1st, 2015
Scott Rowe

NZ Riesling at a Pinot show? Yes please. Could not of expected a better palate cleanser. Clean, good acid. #pinotpalooza #adelaide

NZ Riesling at a Pinot show? Yes please. Could not of expected a better palate cleanser. Clean, good acid. #pinotpalooza #adelaide

Aug 9th, 2015
Tommy Pace

Woah. Great acidity, texture and depth. I want more!

Woah. Great acidity, texture and depth. I want more!

Jul 26th, 2015
Ryan Woodhouse

Another stunning, exotic, zesty effort from the folks at Tongue In Groove!

Another stunning, exotic, zesty effort from the folks at Tongue In Groove!

Apr 25th, 2015
Dave Genevro

Great balance and acidity. Zippy and racy, it takes my palate on an amazing adventure every time I get to enjoy it. A must try for all Riesling fans and Thai food lovers like myself.

Great balance and acidity. Zippy and racy, it takes my palate on an amazing adventure every time I get to enjoy it. A must try for all Riesling fans and Thai food lovers like myself.

Mar 11th, 2015
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.0

Classic Kiwi rizza. Textured, off dry, generous.

Classic Kiwi rizza. Textured, off dry, generous.

Dec 22nd, 2014
Stuart Robinson

Pithy, zesty, tangy; good framework - tension. Delicieux!

Pithy, zesty, tangy; good framework - tension. Delicieux!

Aug 19th, 2014
Scott Claffee

Is this the perfect summer patio wine? Maybe!

Is this the perfect summer patio wine? Maybe!

Jun 30th, 2014