The Boneline Plesiosaur North Canterbury Dry Riesling 2024

The Boneline Plesiosaur North Canterbury Dry Riesling is a beautifully precise Waipara Riesling that puts freshness, minerality and elegant fruit expression front and centre. Aromas of lime zest, green apple and citrus peel mingle with subtle flinty notes, delicate spice and a hint of honeysuckle. The palate is taut and wonderfully dry, with vibrant acidity carrying crisp orchard fruit and green citrus flavours across a fine, chalky texture. A distinctive saline mineral character adds depth, leading into a long, focused finish with gentle savoury complexity. Refreshing and full of character, it's a natural partner for fresh seafood, Asian-inspired dishes, roast pork or vibrant vegetarian fare, with excellent potential for further development in the cellar.

What the winery says:

The Boneline is a family-owned North Canterbury producer, rooted in the Waipara Valley where its original vineyard plantings began in 1989. The Plesiosaur range reflects the winery's connection to the ancient geological history of the region. The 2024 Dry Riesling expresses the character of Waipara's river gravel soils, combining flint, citrus peel and orchard fruit with delicate spice and floral complexity. The winery highlights its finely structured palate, energetic acidity, chalky texture and persistent mineral finish, with the wine expected to develop further complexity through careful cellaring.