Dry River Wines
Craighall Vineyard Riesling
Martinborough
2014
Vintage
Varietal
Riesling
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2026.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2026.
The ‘14 Craighall Vineyard Riesling.
Dry River Wines Craighall Vineyard Riesling 2014 is from Martinborough, New Zealand.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Dry River Wines' 2014 Craighall Vineyard Riesling should suggest lime, green apple and white flowers, with a mineral edge. Martinborough fruit is expected to feel taut and layered, Riesling acidity brightening the citrus and giving the palate a lively line. The wine has passed its 2016 to 2023 peak but remains within the drinking span through 2026. A dry, savory finish should leave citrus zest and gentle earthy notes.
The 2014 vintage
Dry River Wines' 2014 Craighall Vineyard Riesling comes from Martinborough, New Zealand.
About Dry River Wines
Dry River Wines' Craighall Vineyard Riesling comes from Martinborough, New Zealand.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled salmon with lemon butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Roasted chicken with herb stuffing
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Steamed asparagus with garlic olive oil
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Dry River Wines Craighall Vineyard Riesling 2014?
Dry River Wines Craighall Vineyard Riesling 2014 is from Martinborough, New Zealand.
When should Dry River Wines Craighall Vineyard Riesling 2014 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2014-2026. Within that arc, the peak window is 2016-2023. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Dry River Wines Craighall Vineyard Riesling 2014?
Pair this wine with Grilled salmon with lemon butter; Roasted chicken with herb stuffing; or Steamed asparagus with garlic olive oil.