Citrus
Green apple

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Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Rslg

Name: Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Rslg
SKU: 106538
Price: 19.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 13%

$19.99each

What it tastes like

Lively lime and green apple notes with delicate floral aromatics. Crisp acidity balances a little sweetness.

Citrus
Green apple

Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Rslg

Roaring Meg is the early drinking second label of Mt Difficulty, the Bannockburn winery in Central Otago. It launched in 2004, and its range runs through Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and this Riesling. Mt Difficulty has been owned by Foley Family Wines since the 2019 purchase.

Riesling is one of the minority grapes in a region where Pinot Noir makes up over 80 per cent of plantings. Central Otago is also the only part of New Zealand with a true continental climate: sheltered behind high mountains, with hot dry summers, cold winters and large swings between day and night. Harvest does not usually start until mid to late April, six or seven weeks after the northern vineyards.

This one is off dry. The palate leads with grapefruit, pomelo and lemon zest, with juicy green apple, ripe stone fruit and a mineral streak following. A fine phenolic grip and bright acidity give it a zesty, citrus edged finish, and the touch of sweetness sits well in balance.

Serve it well chilled. It suits honey glazed ham, Thai fish cakes or a pork and apple salad.