Makipai Riesling 2021 from Marlborough is a zippy, old‑school “rizza”, leaping out of the glass with lime cordial, lime pith, crunchy green apple and a pretty rose‑petal lift that makes it feel instantly refreshing and very easy to keep sipping. This Makipai 2021 Riesling is dry, light‑bodied and racy, with sherbetty citrus, hints of stone fruit and high, mouth‑watering acidity that keeps everything brisk and tightly focused.

On the table, it’s made for oysters, prawns, fish and chips, salt‑and‑pepper squid or simple grilled fish with lemon, where that acid line absolutely shines. It will also sit happily alongside Vietnamese salads, fresh goat’s cheese or a summer grazing board straight from the esky, especially on a hot Adelaide afternoon.

Makipai Riesling 2021 is a small‑production, Marlborough take on classic Kiwi lime‑driven Riesling, offering heaps of personality and refreshment at a sharp price – a cracking option if you love your whites dry, bright and properly thirst‑quenching.