Made by Lucie and Brook Lawrence (ex-Aurum wines) O Naturel is a brand new project from the wife (French-born winemaker) / husband (NZ-born viticulturist) team. These are bright, fresh, naturally made wines from their new estate on Burn Cottage Road, north-west of Cromwell.
"This dry Riesling is made from the first harvest of O naturel land. It was whole bunch pressed, fermented with the wild yeasts naturally present on the grapes and left to age on lees for 12 months to add texture and balance the natural acidity of Riesling. The minimal use of sulphur help develops rich aromas to complement the florals of jasmine and aniseed."