Rich, dry Riesling

This is the type of Riesling that gradually seeps into your heart with each successive glass, rather than the first sip. A wine that values serenity and harmony rather than flashiness or showiness.

This is a film with depth that cannot be described simply as "easy to understand."

This wine comes from the cool Awatere Valley in southern Marlborough, where Riesling is planted at high altitudes .

This area is windy, has poor soil and little water, and the grapes are incredibly small and grow tightly packed together in this harsh environment .

A little further down the line, the grapes become slightly larger and swell, and a softness emerges within the acidity.

By blending these different plots in a balanced way, a delicate and beautiful harmony is created.

In fact, when I tasted the unripe Riesling from the vineyard, its strong acidity already seemed to reveal the wine's contours.

The aroma is mild, with hints of green apple, lime, white flowers and a minerality reminiscent of flint.

When you put it in your mouth, the sharp acidity and refreshing fruitiness spread out smoothly, and the aftertaste is quietly clear and refreshing, with a stone-like hardness .

Recommended pairings

The clear acidity and minerality of this wine complement delicate and aromatic dishes, particularly those featuring Southeast Asian herbs and citrus fruits, as well as dishes that make the most of the flavors of the sea.

• Thai-style scallop carpaccio (lemon dressing)
• Steamed oysters
• Shrimp tempura
• Stir-fried chicken with lemongrass
• Thai Salmon Larb (Herbs and Lime Salad)
• Zucchini and lime pasta

"A wine that is fun to pair with food." It may not be flashy, but you'll discover something new every time you drink it. You'll grow to love it as you drink it back and forth with your meal. That's the kind of wine it is.

About the Winery "Love Block"

Love Block is a winery run by winemaker Kim Crawford and his wife, Erica.

Kim gained experience working in wineries in Australia, Napa Valley and South Africa, before returning to his native New Zealand in 1988 and working as winemaker at Coopers Creek for around 10 years.

He founded Kim Crawford with Erica in 1996, and two years later began exporting to the United States. The winery has since gained global acclaim, including being repeatedly selected as one of Wine Spectator's Top 100 wineries.

However, the couple wanted to achieve even greater things, so they sold Kim Crawford and founded Love Block in Awatere Valley, Marlborough.

Love Block's vineyards are located in Awatere and Central Otago. Erica discovered the Awatere vineyard in 2003 and fell in love with its "views" and "great potential." After many years of preparation, she began making wine.

The two value organic winemaking, which expresses the unique characteristics of the land. They create organic farms where animals such as chickens, sheep, and cows coexist with a wide variety of plants, and they make wine that is considerate of the natural environment while valuing coexistence with animals and nature. One of Awatere's vineyards, Love Block Farm, is BioGro certified.

Our Central Otago vineyards are located in Bendigo, the warmest part of the region, and are exclusively grown in Pinot Noir, thanks to the abundant sunshine and well-drained soils.

About Marlborough

Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine region.

Marlborough has ideal natural conditions for grape growing, such as abundant sunshine and large temperature differences throughout the day, and produces over 80% of New Zealand's wine.

Among them, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its crisp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, boasts an overwhelming production volume and is loved worldwide for its unique character. In red wine, Pinot Noir, with its rich berry fruit flavor, is also popular.

Loveblock Gewurztraminer 2023 (Loveblock Dry Riesling 2023)