Look out for the Taste Top Wine Award stickers on these bottles at supermarkets and selected liquor retailers.
Under $20
Giesen 2017 Gemstone Riesling, Marlborough $19.99
A new limited edition riesling in a moderately sweet style with deliciously tangy acidity creating a very appealing tension. A great buy at this price.
Lake Chalice 2015 The Falcon Riesling, Marlborough $17.99
Light, gently tangy riesling with lime, white flowers and salty mineral flavours. A lingering finish with a salt air tang to it. Good value at this price.
Sherwood 2016 Stoney Range Riesling, Waipara $12.99
Medium/dry riesling with Gala apple, citrus/lime/grapefruit and subtle wildflower flavours. Creamy-textured and appealing wine with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Mud House 2016 Riesling, Waipara $14.99
Light, fresh, simple riesling in a medium style with floral, lime/citrus and subtle apricot flavours. Soft-textured wine that offers good value at this price.
$20-$30
Seresin 2013 Memento Riesling, Marlborough $24
Pure and ethereal organic riesling with surprisingly bright, fresh floral and citrus flavours supported by tangy acidity.
Soho 2016 Maren Riesling, Marlborough $24.99
Attractive medium/dry riesling with lime zest and white flower flavours with a suggestion of oyster shell mineral character.
Amisfield 2016 Lowburn Terrace Riesling, Central Otago $25
Delicious riesling in a medium/sweet style. No botrytis in this wine, just pure, edgy varietal flavours of lime, mineral and white flowers plus a suggestion of tree fruit/white peach.
Ceres 2017 Black Rabbit Riesling, Central Otago $27.95
Off/dry riesling with lovely purity and an impeccable balance of sweetness and fruity acidity. Subtle lime leaf flavours with a suggestion of floral characters and oyster shell.
Over $30
Framingham 2017 Select Riesling, Marlborough $35
Selectively hand-harvested from old vines. Weighty riesling with lime, mineral, apricot/tree fruit and toast flavours.
Two Rivers 2016 Altitude Riesling, Marlborough $36
An unusual and appealing wine with restrained aromatics but an enhanced, weighty and quite creamy texture. Toast, lemon, and subtle biscuity flavours.
Kusuda 2017 Riesling, Martinborough $40
Quite a concentrated riesling with lime, white flowers and oyster shell/mineral character supported by taut, ripe acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish.
Pegasus Bay 2007 Aged Release Riesling, Waipara $40
Still very fresh with bright lime/citrus and mineral flavours and just a suggestion of toastiness from bottle age. Reasonably dry wine with a little potential still up its sleeve.