2024 Fromm Spatlese Riesling

A beautifully crafted Spätlese Riesling — off-dry and aromatic, with vibrant citrus and stone fruit, natural sweetness perfectly balanced by racy acidity and mineral precision.

This is one of Marlborough's most compelling and cellar-worthy expressions of Riesling.

95 Points – Bob Campbell | 94 Points – Cameron Douglas MW

Marlborough, NZ

$36 a bottle
Spätlese • Off-Dry • Marlborough Riesling

"A beautifully crafted Spätlese Riesling — off-dry and aromatic, with vibrant citrus and stone fruit, natural sweetness perfectly balanced by racy acidity and mineral precision."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, pristine and luminous.

Aroma:
Highly aromatic and expressive with:

• lime zest and lemon curd
• white peach and apricot
• jasmine and orange blossom florals
• slate, mineral and petrol hints

Classic Riesling perfume with genuine varietal intensity and cool-climate lift.

Palate:
Off-dry and beautifully balanced, with racy acidity and fine mineral texture.
Expect layers of:

• lime, lemon and citrus zest
• white peach, apricot and stone fruit
• natural sweetness in perfect harmony with acidity
• slate and mineral complexity
• racy, driving acidity providing length and precision

The wine delivers sweetness with tension, combining fruit generosity, mineral drive and the hallmark balance of a great Spätlese Riesling.

Finish:
Long, clean and refreshing with lingering citrus, stone fruit and mineral precision.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Bob Campbell

94pts – Cameron Douglas MW

About Fromm Spätlese Riesling

Fromm Winery is one of Marlborough's most celebrated boutique producers, renowned for their commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and site expression. Their Spätlese Riesling is crafted in the classic German tradition — harvested at optimal ripeness to achieve natural sweetness balanced by Marlborough's signature cool-climate acidity.

It represents:

• classic Spätlese style with natural sweetness and racy acidity
• minimal intervention and precision winemaking
• exceptional cellaring potential and age-worthiness

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Riesling
• Style: Spätlese (off-dry)
• Region: Marlborough, NZ
• Producer: Fromm Winery
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Kingfish sashimi
• Thai green curry
• Pork schnitzel
• Fresh oysters
• Spicy dumplings
• Goat's cheese and soft rind cheeses

Why We Love It

This is Marlborough Riesling at its most expressive and age-worthy — aromatic, precise and beautifully balanced between sweetness and acidity.
At $36, it delivers world-class Spätlese quality and serious critical acclaim.

A must-have for lovers of aromatic, off-dry whites and cellar-worthy New Zealand Riesling.