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Giesen 2010 Riesling (Marlborough)
- Best Buy
- $12
Ripe and fragrant, with hints of peaches and cinnamon on the nose, followed by bold, fruit-driven flavors and more than a touch of sweetness.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
Giesen 1999 Noble School Road Late Harvest Riesling (Canterbury)
- $18
This blend of Riesling (usually 60–70%) and Müller-Thurgau gets musky, spicy notes from the M-T, while the bulk of the flavors and aromas are apricot and orange from the Riesling. Sweet and fairly low in alcohol (10%), this would make a nice pairing with various fruit desserts.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Giesen 2005 Riesling (East Coast)
- Best Buy
- $13
A blend of fruit sourced from Canterbury and Marlborough, Giesen’s 2005 Riesling is an excellent value in off-dry Riesling. Ripe notes of melon and peach round out the wine’s citrusy core, adding a bit of flesh to the zesty lemon and pineapple components. Drink now.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Giesen 1998 Reserve Barrel Selection Chardonnay (Canterbury)
- $20
The cool climate of Canterbury shows through in this wine’s lemony fruit and tangy acidity. Add to that a touch of toast and a custardy, leesy mouthfeel and the wine comes out a winner.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Giesen 1999 Reserve Barrel Selection Chardonnay (Marlborough)
- $20
Oily and buttery, the green-apple fruit blends in some peach and pear notes along with plenty of mentholly French oak. Finishes long, with echoes of smoke and toast.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Giesen 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- Best Buy
- $12
Prototypical Marlborough Sauvignon, from the herbal, grassy aromas to the stone-fruit flavors on the midpalate and green pepper accents. Tart and chalky on the finish. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
Giesen 2000 Riesling (Canterbury)
- $12
It’s the odd Kiwi producer whose Riesling is more expensive than their Sauvignon Blanc, but it shows where the priorities are at this winery. Softly fragrant pears and limes meld with ripe golden apples on the soft, somewhat sweet (17g/L residual sugar) palate.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Giesen NV Voyage Special Cuvee Brut Sparkling (Canterbury)
- Best Buy
- $10
An ideal party pour, with a slight mint-herb tang to the fresh, lemon-lime flavors. There’s even a hint of toast or biscuits that adds complexity. Tart and light, this would best as an apéritif.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
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