The 2009 Sali’s Block Riesling is an off-dry style containing 20 grams per liter of residual sugar. It has pleasant yeasty, Golden Delicious apple aromas with some fresh pear slices and a touch of orange zest plus suggestions of chalk and white pepper. Crisp acid is offset by a notable touch of sweetness and a good concentration of stone fruit flavors going long into the finish. The palate still seems young and a little tight and it should be best 2012 to 2016. Although Riverby Estate produces a good Marlborough Sauvignon, the pursuit of high quality Riesling is the focus here.No known USA importer.