{"title":"Mount Riley","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Mount Riley wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n For Mount Riley wines, we travel to the other side of the world. Literally. To reach the New Zealand vineyards, we first have to take a long flight with several transfers. However, it's more than worth it. New Zealand is perhaps the most beautiful country in the world in terms of flora and fauna. The rugged landscape pairs perfectly with the magnificent vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The Marlborough wines from New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e \nNew Zealand's wine production is concentrated primarily in the north of the South Island, known as Marlborough. This region boasts numerous leading wineries, all of which contribute to the success of New Zealand wines. The finest wineries are found in the Wairau Valley. It's no coincidence, then, that Mount Riley Winery is located here. Founded in 1994, this winery aims to produce exquisite New Zealand wines that every wine drinker can enjoy every day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e \nNew Zealand winemaking has matured, but until recently, it was still in its infancy. Commercial winemaking only truly took off in the mid-1980s. The current success of New Zealand wines is largely due to a single grape: Sauvignon Blanc. Because the grapes are grown in a relatively cool climate and receive an exceptional amount of freshness from the oceans, the character of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and sparkling. This is also clearly evident in Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The New Zealand wines of Mount Riley\u003c\/h2\u003e \nMount Riley's flagship wine is undoubtedly Sauvignon Blanc. Its huge success has put the winery on the map. However, Mount Riley is also investing in other grape varieties. For example, Mount Riley is one of the few wineries to plant Pinot Gris. It seems unusual that this grape is planted here, but the climate is similar to that of Alsace. Therefore, we can say that Mount Riley Pinot Gris is a real surprise.","products":[{"product_id":"mount-riley-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-102\" data-turn-id=\"request-6992ee1e-90e4-8384-89ea-facdf01adaa5-1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"40299ed2-fad7-4af3-b2e6-fd5977dda999\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"yhooz4\"\u003eMount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025, New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eThe Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 perfectly demonstrates why Marlborough is world-renowned for this grape. What makes the 2025 vintage special? An early growing season with excellent flowering ensured full bunches, followed by an exceptionally dry period until harvest. Cooler temperatures in January and February slowed ripening, allowing the grapes to hang longer on the vine and develop extra aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"540\"\u003eThis wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc and comes from various sub-regions within Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"649\" data-section-id=\"v4r0dm\"\u003eOrigin: Marlborough, New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eThe grapes come from multiple vineyards within Marlborough, combining Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eAwatere Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e: known for fresh acidity and aromatic tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eWairau Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e: yields riper fruit and more body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eCool climate with long ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e: ensures intensely aromatic grapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003eThis blend of regions provides balance between freshness and ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1097\" data-section-id=\"1engptb\"\u003eGrape and vinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc – Marlborough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is known for its distinct aromatic character and fresh structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eThe grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures with selected yeasts. This approach is entirely focused on preserving the aromatic expression of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1525\" data-section-id=\"wb1jsn\"\u003eCharacter and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eIn the glass, this Sauvignon Blanc displays a light straw-yellow color with green reflections. The wine is characterized by aromas of citrus, passionfruit, gooseberry, and a slight herbaceousness. On the palate, it has a full yet refined structure, with a fresh, crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eThe combination of longer ripening on the vine and cool fermentation creates an intensely aromatic yet balanced style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1958\" data-section-id=\"1bnefbj\"\u003eDrinking window\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003eThis wine is already drinking well and can develop until approximately 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eServe at around 8–10 °C to optimally experience its freshness and aromatic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2135\" data-section-id=\"xn0g8d\"\u003eAbout Mount Riley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003eMount Riley is located in Marlborough and focuses entirely on wines that reflect the character of the region. By selecting grapes from different sub-regions and working with precise vinification techniques, the winery creates Sauvignon Blancs with both intensity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" data-edge=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775938695247,"sku":"5691","price":9.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Mount_Riley_Marlborough_Sauvignon_Blanc_2025.webp?v=1773997780"},{"product_id":"mount-riley-pinot-noir","title":"Mount Riley Pinot Noir","description":"We love Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. One of our favorites is definitely this Mount Riley Pinot Noir. Mount Riley is an excellent winery established in 1994 in Marlborough. Marlborough is New Zealand's most famous wine region and is located in the north of the South Island. Mount Riley's home base is Blenheim, a town in the heart of Marlborough. With Cloudy Bay, Saint Clair, and Nautilus as neighbors, Mount Riley is in excellent company. In over a quarter-century, Mount Riley has developed into a significant winery.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 9 months of wood aging for this Pinot Noir \u003c\/h2\u003eThe vineyards for this beautiful Pinot Noir come from various estates in the Wairau Valley, located in the renowned Marlborough wine region. By using multiple plots, the winemaker can produce a complex and full-bodied wine with a fruity character and depth of flavor. At the perfect ripeness of the Pinot Noir grapes, each plot is harvested individually and by hand. This harvest takes place early in the morning to ensure the delicate skins are more resistant to bruising on their way to the winery. Once they arrive at the press, the grapes are gently pressed to capture the finest juice and achieve the distinctive Pinot Noir color. After vinification, this Pinot Noir wine is aged for nine months in French and American oak barrels for a perfect finish.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Why buy Mount Riley Pinot Noir? \u003c\/h2\u003eWell, the winemaker certainly achieved that perfect finish. What a beautiful red wine this is! In the glass, we see a beautiful, bright ruby-red color that immediately suggests Pinot Noir. The aroma reveals ripe red fruit aromas like cherries and berries. Plum aromas are also discernible. On the palate, this Mount Riley Pinot Noir is soft and supple, ripe fruit. Fine texture. Slender, yet well-rounded. Harmonious with good length. A lovely accompaniment to chicken or veal dishes.","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775763124303,"sku":"6078","price":12.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/mount-riley-pinot-noir_6078.webp?v=1770046489"},{"product_id":"mount-riley-pinot-gris","title":"Mount Riley Pinot Gris","description":"A somewhat lesser-known wine from New Zealand: Mount Riley Pinot Gris. Mount Riley is an excellent winery established in 1994 in Marlborough. Marlborough is New Zealand's most famous wine region, located in the north of the South Island. Mount Riley's home base is Blenheim, a town in the heart of Marlborough. With Cloudy Bay, Saint Clair, and Nautilus as neighbors, Mount Riley is in excellent company. In over a quarter-century, Mount Riley has developed into a significant winery.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The vineyards for this excellent Pinot Gris \u003c\/h2\u003eBefore the winemaker releases the bottles to the cellars, a great deal of work goes into the process. It begins in the Pinot Gris vineyards, located on the coast in the Wairau Valley. The salty influences of the sea, combined with the fresh wind, give these Pinot Gris grapes a beautiful, natural freshness. Pinot Gris is often described as slightly sweet. This delicious white wine from Mount Riley certainly isn't. The calm and cool growing season allows the grapes to mature in a balanced way. The winemaker ensures sufficient pruning in the vineyards, ensuring the grapes receive all they need. At perfect ripeness, the grapes are hand-picked and then transported in small crates to the winery. The grapes undergo a gentle pressing, allowing the finest juice to reach the tanks. After vinification, the wine is aged in the bottle for three months, after which it is ready to drink.\n\n\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe taste of Mount Riley Pinot Gris\u003c\/h2\u003e We're incredibly curious about this Pinot Gris from New Zealand. In the glass, we see a beautiful, light golden color that looks rich. Nosing it, we smell delicious aromas of ripe yellow fruit, apples, and pears, with a hint of sweet mandarin at the finish. These aromas translate into a pleasantly fresh Pinot Gris that still has a recognizably subtle Pinot Gris sweetness on the back of the tongue. The beautiful flavor nuances of pear, apple, and the slightly floral notes create a very pleasant experience. A perfect white wine to pair with sushi.","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775768793167,"sku":"6954","price":9.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/mount-riley-marlborough-pinot-gris_6954.webp?v=1770110140"},{"product_id":"mount-riley-sauvignon-blanc-limited-release","title":"Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release","description":"The latest sensation from the much-loved Mount Riley winery. Since 1994, they have been known for their unparalleled style of New Zealand wine. Perfection down to the last detail, as we call it. Fantastic from the first sip to the very last drop; that's the hallmark they've been giving to their New Zealand wines for years. Mount Riley is located in the heart of New Zealand's wine growing region: Marlborough. But after many years of lovingly growing their grapes here, the winemakers decided to venture out to explore the rest of the island.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The best Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nIn recent years, Mount Riley has acquired exceptional vineyards in other parts of New Zealand's South Island. The beautiful Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release are grown, to a small extent, outside the Marlborough region. Around 30% of the grapes come from Awatere Valley, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive south of Marlborough. The slightly cooler climate here allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to develop a slightly more flavorful aroma; this is evident in the aroma and taste of this Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe moment you twist the cap of this exclusive Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc, the celebration begins. The wine is certainly exclusive; very few are produced. The vibrant aroma alone brings a broad smile to our faces. Fruity expression; exactly what we expect from a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Complexity with the necessary refreshing notes. Nuances of passion fruit, lime, and other citrus are clearly discernible. Soft aromas of nettles and herbs are easily discernible for the discerning wine drinker. A top-tier New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775917592655,"sku":"9798","price":11.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/mount-riley-sauvignon-blanc-limited-release_9798.webp?v=1770111972"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-mount-riley.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}