Central Otago, New Zealand – Ground Zero for New World Riesling

Three friends embarked on an adventure 2 years ago; three friends with a mutual love, appreciation and now devotion to Riesling. They expressly resolved to focus solely on Riesling, a grape variety with wondrous versatility and adaptability.

Heralded as the Spirit of the Earth – the fingerprint of the vineyard – Riesling has the uncanny ability to coax individuality and unique expression from its chosen, planted site, whether it be heavier clay soils, wind-blown loess or weathered schist gravels. Coupled with a climate of warm days and cool nights with the lowest rainfall in New Zealand, Riesling has found a home in Central Otago.

The philosophy of Auburn Wines is simple – to express site. As the portfolio grows, the range will eventually comprise a Riesling from each subregion of Central Otago.The viticulture will be carried out internally, sourcing fruit from special pockets of land and steadfastly limiting production to just a hundred dozen bottles of each wine – usually much, much less.

This is a labour of love, something that Auburn Wines are very passionate about and a journey that they are very excited to be sharing with a small group of fellow Riesling enthusiasts.