Blank Canvas
Meta Late Harvest Riesling 2025 375ml New Release
Muritai Vineyard | Marlborough
We chose the name ‘Meta’ for our botrytised, late harvested Riesling, as it embodies the remarkable change of condition the grapes undergo as they are transformed by noble rot over the final weeks of Autumn. A metamorphosis from healthy fruit into ugly and shrivelled but intensely concentrated, sweet berries.
Once harvested these have the potential to yield one of the most hedonistic, nectarous wines you can imagine. Aromas of citrus zest, orange blossom honey and marmalade are poised against a luscious and pronounced sweetness on the palate which persists thanks to a backbone of enlivening acidity.
‘A real treat, the striking 2025 vintage (*****) is a fully botrytised, late harvest style, grown in the Blind River district. Light gold, it is notably rich, with an oily texture and concentrated peach, apricot and honey flavours, sweet, vigorous, finely poised and long. Best drinking 2028+.’
5 STARS | MICHAEL COOPER MA ONZM | MARCH 2026
‘A completely delicious wine with a distinctive bouquet of honeyed stone fruits and citrus peel preserve, there’s a spice layer suggesting baking spices then lees and whipped caramel. Delicious, creamy and intense flavours that mirror the bouquet, high acidity and concentration. While this wine will age for some time to come it is also perfect to drink from today. Best from 2026 through 2036.’
94 POINTS | CAMERON DOUGLAS MS | FEBRUARY 2026
‘Beautifully aromatic, flower petal, apple, honey, a wisp of mushroomy botrytis, lemon curd. The sweetness is evident, yet there’s beautiful purity, and with its apple and citrus notes it still speaks of its variety. While it has high rs, it somehow pulls off a juggling act as there’s freshness too, with great acid balance. Wonderful texture, fabulous length, a wine to savour now and for years to come.’
EXCELLENT TO OUTSTANDING | MARK HENDERSON | OTAGO DAILY TIMES | MARCH 2026
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Tasting Notes
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Region
Marlborough |
Bottle Closure Type
Screw Cap |
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Vintage
2025 |
ABV%
8.50 |
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