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Recommended wines
Tesco Finest Riesling, Tingleup Vineyard, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Very pretty, lifed aroma of saline, bath salts and flowers. Ripe but nicely balanced off-dry Riesling with raisiny sweet fruit. Delicious, delicate, fine and attractive in a Germanic style. Alc: 11%. Drink 2011-18. (18.7 points)
£9.29 Tesco supermarkets (01992 632 222), Tesco Wine by the Case (www.tesco.com/wine)
Bethany, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
Very pure, exciting nose of kerosene, petroleum, honeysuckle, lemon and flowers. Dry, pure and zesty with bags of fruit which is nicely restrained. Tingling minerality and a rich texture. Awesome. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011/2. (18.75 points)
£12.99 D&D Wines, Cheshire (01565 650 952), Nidderdale Fine Wines, North Yorks (01423 711 703)
Mount Horrocks, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Attractive lime, citrus, quinine and lime blossom perfume. Wonderfully focused, precise palate yet with impressive intensity of fruit. A true expression of Riesling with a powerful, long and harmonious length. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-21. (18.75 points)
£14-16.99 Liberty Wines, London SW8 (020 7720 5350), Tesco Wine by the Case (www.tesco.com/wine)
Pikes, Traditionale Riesling, Clare Valley 2009
(South Australia) Elderflower, lime cordial, savoury and baked lemon nose. Very stylish wine that is really well proportioned. Loaded with flavour and beautiful purity, this is tropical, lively and refreshing. Alc: 12%. Drink 2012-18. (19.08 points)
Skillogalee, Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Orange blossom, tropical fruit, stone fruit and floral perfume. Rich and exotic style with good weight and balance. Seamlessly integrated mineral acidity and a floral finish. Delicous, complex and mulit-dimensional. Alc: 13.5%. Drink 2011-21. (19.25 points)
Eldredge, Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Lifted aromatics of candied fruit, acacia, honeysuckle and lime. Right on the money - taut yet ready to drink, bright and pure with a medley of fruit on the palate. Serious, beautifully balanced. Alc: 11.5%. DRink 2011-14. (19.07 points)
£10.99 Australian Wine Centre (www.australianwinecentre.com)
Grosset, Springvale, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Lime, lemon peel and spicy kaffir lime leaves on the nose - classic! Very tight-knit palate with thrusting acidity and juicy, citrus, peach and lanolin complexity. It's dry but has palate richness and concentration. Intense. Alc: 13%. Drink 2012-21. (18.5 points)
Kilikanoon, Mort's Block, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2009
(South Australia) Fresh and lively nose of tropical fruit, lemon tart and pastry with herbaceous and mineral notes. This has a lively and zippy acidity balanced by a creamy, textural palate. A youthful, excellent style which shows enormous potential. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-20. (18.58 points)
Ferngrove, Cossack, Frankland River Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Green, sweaty, reduced nose. Good texture on the palate with green apple and bold quinine character. Precise and concentrated, it needs time to develop. Satisfying, long and complex. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2013-21. (16.83 points)
Mitchelton, Blackwood Park, Riesling, Central Victoria 2010
(Victoria) Fresh and zingy bouquet of acacia, baked lemon, limestone, pear, apple and flowers. Very savoury, creamy, textural palate with lots of flavour and length. Classy indeed. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011/2. (16.5 points)
n/a UK www.mitchelton.com.au
Foxes Island, Riesling, Awatere Valley-Marlborough 2009
(New Zealand) Smoke, herbs, lime, apple salsa and crunchy green fruit nose. Steely, fresh tropical style with guava, pear and lime flavours and a generous, long length. A lovely wine which is great to drink. Tuck in! Alc: n/a. Drink 2011-16. (16.75 points)
Sherwood Estate, Clearwater, Riesling, Waipara 2008
(New Zealand) Tight, steely, lime blossom and lemon nose. Firm lime pulp and slatey minerality on the palate with a waxy, oily texture and lots of extract. It is multi-dimensional and long. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-18. (16.67 points)
£12.49 Denby Dale Wines, Barnsley (01484 865 222), Worth Brothers, Lichfield (01543 262 051)
Plunkett Fowles, Ladies Who Shoot their Lunch, Riesling, Strathbogie Ranges 2009
(Victoria) Tight bouquet of flowers and minerals. Concentrated and rich palate with lavender notes, a fine spine of slatey, grapefruity acidity and a good length. Will develop. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-20. (16.67 points)
Esk Valley, Riesling, Marlborough 2010
(New Zealand) Fresh, lifted bouquet of peach, acacia, tropical fruit, lemon curd, apple and quince. Rich, sweet, generous fruit with crisp acidity. Concentrated but not dense, long and satisfying. Very nice. Lovely textural style. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-15. (16.63 points)
Howard Park, Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Herb, flowers and lime on the nose. Nicely balanced juicy palate with good fruit and a mineral-floral combination. Attractive to drink with a lovely natural acidity and a long, moreish finish. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-20. (16.67 points)
Jim Barry, The Florita, Riesling, Clare Valley 2008
(South Australia) Perfumed lanolin, bread, herbs, confectionery, lime and petrol aromas. Crisp, mouthwatering and succulent with a beautiful structure, great minerality and sour apple fruit. Classy. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2013-18. (17 points)
£17.99-21.15 Berkmann Wine Cellars, London N7 (020 7609 4711), www.slurp.co.uk
Frankland Estate, Isolation Ridge, Frankland River Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Petroleum, toast, baked fruit, cream, citrus and salty biscuit bouquet. Refined and elegant, immensely pure style with superb length. Has good ripeness of citrus fruit flavours. Still young but shows fantastic quality. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-15. (16.5 points)
Mesh, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Rich, ripe almost toasty nose with a touch of flowers, slate and lime. Very developed lime and apple flavours with lots of lemon. Bit, virile, bold and obvious but attractive. Has a chiselled, mineral finish. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-20. (16.83 points)
Peter Lehmann, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Sherbet, flowers, lemon tart, elderflower and chalky bouquet. Pure with lovely tropical and flowery notes. Mouthwatering acidity. A fine and tasty effort with excellent balance. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-15. (16.75 points)
Spy Valley, Envoy, Riesling, Marlborough 2008
(New Zealand) Sherbet, toast, honey, apple sauce and petrol bouquet. Complex palate with layers of apple, honey and petrol notes. Delicious, mature style with botrytis, crisp acidity and a slatey, mineral finish. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-15. (16.83 points)
Elderton, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Attractive apple, bath salts, warm, ripe fruit and floral perfume. Lime cordial, mineral and apple flavours on the palate. It has a lovely balance and delicacy. Long, lingering and fine. Alc: 11%. Drink 2011-18. (17.17 points)
n/a UK www.eldertonwines.com.au
Felton Road, Riesling, Central Otago 2010
(New Zealand) Fresh, lime, mineral, smoke and crunchy green orchard fruit on the nose. Vibrant, refreshing and mouthfilling sour lime fruit with balanced acidity. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011/2. (16.75 points)
£17.99-19.95 Berry Bros & Rudd, London SW1 (0870 900 4300), The Secret Cellar, Kent (01892 537 981), www.slurp.co.uk
Jacob's Creek, Reserve Riesling, Barossa 2010
(South Australia) Bath salts and sweet lemon aromas. Multi-layered and complex Riesling with lemon sherbet on the attack and mouth-cleansing acidity. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2012-13. (17.17 points)
Peter Lehmann, Wigan, Riesling, Eden Valley 2005
(South Australia) Chalk, dried herb, baked lemon pie, toast and lean apple nose. Gentle, textured and soft with beautiful integration and tropical, lemony, creamy flavours. A long and proper Riesling! Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-17. (17.25 points)
Palliser Estate, Riesling, Martinborough 2010
(New Zealand) Grass, herbs, peach, green apple, sour lime and mineral nose. Multi-layered with ripe tropical and citrus fruit. A textural palate with good acidity and a soft and creamy finish. Excellent. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-15. (16.8 points)
Wirra Wirra, The Lost Watch, Riesling, Adelaide Hills 2010
(South Australia) Quite rich tropical fruit, cashew, mango and citrus perfume. A rich, complex and almost fat mouthfeel with attractive lime and apricot flavours. A Riesling to impress: long, integrated and attractive. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-18. (17.33 points)
Pirie, South Riesling, Tasmania 2008
Toffee, barley sugar, apple, lemon sherbet and grapefruit on the nose. Juicy fruit with good sugar and acidity balancing each other. Attractive, evolved and tasty with a long length. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-18. (16.67 points)
Tim Adams, Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Attractive, cool, fresh, zesty nose of herbs, apples and flowers. Very crisp, peach, apple and blossom flavours, with fresh, natural acidity and a lingering mineral finish. Will develop. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-20. (16.83 points)
St Hallett, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Attractive citrus, apple, lemon peel, grapefruit and quinine on the nose. Juicy palate with good balance, really nice texture and a lovely, long, persistent, fine finish. Multi-dimensional and complex. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-20. (17 points)
Sherwood Estate, Riesling, Waipara 2008
(New Zealand) Real purity and focus on the nose - ripe fruit and delicate beeswax notes. Surprisingly rich and sweet on the palate with a lovely mouthfilling taste and a fresh acidity on the finish. It lingers on the palate. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011/2. (16.9 points)
Ad Hoc, Wallflower, Mount Barker Riesling, Great Southern 2009
(Western Australia) Attractive lemon sherbet and quinine aromas. Vital, racy palate with attractive flavours of citrus, sherbet and apple skin. Has a long, racy and persistent finish. High-definition style which is delicious and complex. Alc: 12.3%. Drink 2011/2. (17.17 points)
£13.99-14.30 Novum Wines, London SE11 (020 7820 6720), www.slurp.co.uk
Mitchell, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Lovely aromas of ripe fruit, delicate herbs, minerals and wild flowers. Amazing mouthful of lovely ripe orchard fruit and acacia. Soft, exotic and pure with an intense, lingering finish. Top notch. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-17. (18.38 points)
Ainsworth & Snelson, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2008
(South Australia) Attractive evolved citrus, flowers, toast, lime cordial and butter. Fresh lime palate with secondary kerosene notes. Attractive now, it will age. Shows evolved baked apple and lemon meringue flavours. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-18. (17.33 points)
Jim Barry, The Lodge Hill, Riesling, Clare Valley 2008
(South Australia) Lemon, flowers, apple and sherbet bouquet. Delicious palate of apple, peach and tropical fruit with lively acidity and a nice texture. Long and refreshing. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-18. (17 points)
McPherson Wines, Basilisk, Riesling, Central Victoria 2010
(Victoria) Open, mineral and grapefruit on the nose. Attractive, zingy fruit with well-integrated acidity and lovely minerality. Fresh and appealing steely palate with an off-dry finish. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-18. (17.17 points)
Wolf Blass, Gold Label Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Pure, intense nose of salt, citrus, apple and herbaceous undertones. Delicious and fat - quite Mosel in style, with a vibrant, lively palate and mouthwatering acidity. Has excellent balance and lots of flavour. Complex. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-15. (17 points)
£15.50 www.slurp.co.uk
Pewsey Vale, The Contours, Riesling, Eden Valley 2005
(South Australia) Toasty, lifted lime cordial and lemon aroma. Mature but fresh, toasty, citrus marmalade flavours. Peristent, complex, layered and attractive. Super. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-20. (17.83 points)
Knappstein, Hand Picked Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Pithy, fleshy, limey, herbal and citrus aromas. Ripe, fat, juicy palate with nice balancing acidity and very fresh flavours. Young and tight structure with a refreshing finish. Very attractive with good precision. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-18. (17.17 points)
£9.49-10.99 Bibendum, London NW1 (020 7449 4120), Majestic Wine Warehouses (01923 298 200), www.slurp.co.uk
Plunkett Fowles, Stone Dwellers Riesling, Strathbogie Ranges 2010
(Victoria) Tight and intense grapefruit, baked lemon and minerally aroma. Good weight and integrity of ripe lemon and apple fruit, with a fine mineral spine of acidity. Makes you want more! Long, dry finish. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-20. (17 points)
Wakefield, Jaraman, Riesling, Clare Valley & Eden Valley 2009
(South Australia) Saline, lime, fresh white flowers, minerals, apple and toast aromas. Wonderfull pure, fresh lemon flavour and a touch of smokiness on the finish. It has a lovely length and balance. Delicious. Alc: 13%. Drink 2013-18. (17.13 points)
Paulett's, Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley 2009
(South Australia) Lemon sherbet, apples and herbs on the nose. Vibrant, spritzy palate with zesty lime flavours and fresh acidity. Still youthful and attractive, it is multi-dimensional and complex with a long length. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-20. (17 points)
Petaluma, Hanlin Hill, Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Deep and intense boquet of lemon curd, baked fruit, candied apple, beeswax, smoke and minerals. Rich, deep and toasty with a nice texture and lively acidity backbone. Has a lovely sweetness to balance the acidity. Alc: 13.5%. Drink 2011-16. (17 points)
£10.50-13.86 Bibendum, London NW1 (020 7449 4120), Tesco Wine by the Case (www.tesco.com/wine)
Asda, Extra Special Riesling, Clare Valley 2008
(South Australia) Dried herbs, savoury undertones, tropical fruit, peach, lime and floral aromas. A sexy style with great minerality and beautiful intensity. Has ripeness of fruit and a crisp, racy backbone. Will age magnificently. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-17. (17.75 points0)
Pewsey Vale, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Intense nose with undertones of pretrol, guava and minerals. Zesty, lively, tropical palate with a lovely texture and balance. Full, complex and tingling wine with tight acidity - quite controlled in style. Fab. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-16. (17.5 points)
Astrolabe, Riesling, Marlborough 2008
(New Zealand) Fresh, bright, limey, herb, stewed apple and tropical fruit nose. Honeyed, silky-fruited palate with lime pulp, apple blossom and vegetal notes. Has concentration to last. Finishes long and fresh. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-18. (17.33 points)
Borthwick Vineyard, Riesling, Wairarapa 2009
(New Zealand) Developed and rich aromas of grass, manure, lime and elderflower. Rounded mouthfeel and very poised finish with lime minerality. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-14. (16.38 points)
Henschke, Julius, Riesling, Eden Valley 2009
(South Australia) Quite a reduced style but complex and intriguing. Has a ripe, sweet, herbal fruit palate. Needs time and a decanter to open out. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-18. (16.33 points)
Wakefield, St Andrews, Riesling, South Australia 2010
Clean and refreshing petroleum, lemon, lime peel and chalky bouquet. Well balanced with earthy, green citrus fruit. Tingly, refreshing palate. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011/2. (15 points)
Villa Maria, Private Bin, Riesling, Marlborough 2010
(New Zealand) Lychee, sweet pear, herbs and fruit salad aromas. Off-dry, refreshing style with balancing acidity. Zingy, bright palate with juicy, white orchard and tropical fruit. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15 points)
Majella, Riesling, Coonawarra 2010
(South Australia) Aromas of dusty herbs and lemon peel. A floral, aromatic palate with passion fruit and apple blossom flavours with steely grapefruit acidity. Tart and long. Alc: 12%. Drink 2012-20. (15 points)
n/a UK www.majellawines.co.nz
Pasquale, Riesling, Waitaki Valley 2010
(New Zealand) Lime, lenon and hone aroma. Crisp acidity structure with residual sugar adding sweetness and body. Well made and classy. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011/2. (15 points)
n/a UK www.pasquale.co.nz
Wither Hills, Kerseley, Riesling, Marlborough 2009
(New Zealand) Grapefruit, lime, honey and floral blossom bouquet. Soft, round, oily palate with lots of flavour. An off-dry style with crisp acidity. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-18. (16.33 points)
n/a UK www.witherhills.co.nz
Frankland Estate, Poison Hill, Frankland River Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Fragrant mineral, lime, apple, tropical fruit, candied citrus and savoury nose. Mouthwatering acidity backed up by good intensity of citrus and tropical fruit. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011/2. (16.25 points)
n/a UK www.franklandestate.com.au
Kanta, Riesling, Belhannah Vineyard, Adelaide Hills 2008
(South Australia) Tropical and candied fruit, lime and spice bouquet. Dry, textured and spicy wine with lots of flavour and a fresh, oily finish. Alc: 13.6%. Drink 2011-15. (16.38 points)
£16.95 Top Selection (www.topselection.co.uk / 020 7499 4440)
Mud House, Riesling, Waipara 2009
(New Zealand) Nuts, citrus, fresh fruit salad, minerals, chalk and green fruit aroma. Fresh and lively tropical fruit and good balance. Rich and full. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-14. (15.5 points)
£9.75-12.39 widely available via importer Maison Marques et Domaines, Surrey (020 8332 2223)
De Bortoli, Reserve Release Riesling, Yarra Valley 2010
(Victoria) Delicate aroma of flowers, baked citrus, orchard fruit and sherbet. Good balance of sugar and acidity, delicate background of lime. Delicious, pleasurable style. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-12. (15.25 points)
£21.99 De Bortoli (01725 516 467)
Yalumba, Y Series Riesling, South Australia 2009
(South Australia) Broad melon, lemon and fruit salad on the nose. Tropical fruit salad flavours with toasty hints. Has obvious acidity and an attractive finish. Alc: 11%. Drink 2011-15. (15.67 points)
Frankland Estate, Netley Road, Frankland River Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) A young, closed palate with lots of ripe apple and apricot flavour underneath with fresh acidity. Needs time to integate further and show true potential. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2013-20. (15.83 points)
£11.80 www.slurp.co.uk
Knappstein, Ackland Vineyard, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Peach, citrus, lime and candied fruit on the nose. Lively, juicy and refreshing palate with excellent length and drive. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-16. (15.88 points)
£11.70-11.89 Bibendum, London NW1 (020 7449 4120), www.slurp.co.uk
MadFish, Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Acacia, tropical fruit, candied citrus, peach and floral perfume. Appetising, harmonious style with a fleshy, juicy fruit flavour. Alc: 11%. Drink 2011/2. (15.75 points)
Leasingham, Magnus, Riesling, Clare Valley 2009
(South Australia) Tight, fresh, floral, lemon and apple butter bouqeut. Fresh, bright and tight palate with a slightly sweet and sour flavour. A slightly confected style. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-18. (16 points)
£7.99-8.29 Matthew Clark, London (020 8459 8011), www.ocado.com, Sainsbury’s supermarkets (020 7695 6000)
Leeuwin Estate, Art Series, Riesling, Margaret River 2009
(Western Australia) Shy apple and lemon bouquet. Attractive, fresh, zesty palate with herb, lemon and sherbet flavours. Crisp and long. Needs decanting. Will improve with time. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-18. (15.75 points)
Seppelt, Riesling, Drumborg Vineyard, Henty 2010
(Victoria) Zesty, lemon and lanolin notes on the nose. Crisp, dry, earthy and minerally palate with integrated acidity and vibrant lemon-drop fruit. Alc: 13%. Drink 2013-20. (16 points)
n/a UK www.seppelt.com.au
Lawson's Dry Hills, Riesling, Marlborough 2008
(New Zealand) Chalk, botrytis, lime and crunchy green fruit bouquet. Very tropical, sweet notes with botrytis fruit showing through. Richly textured and long. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-14. (16.13 points)
£9-12-25 Tesco Wine by the Case (www.tesco.com/wine), www.turtonwines.co.uk
Mitchell, McNicol Riesling, Clare Valley 2006
(South Australia) Restrained lemon peel and guava on the nose. Fresh, zingy acidity with attractive citrus notes and a nice texture. Drinking deliciously now. Alc: 13.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.83 points)
n/a UK www.mitchellwines.com
Forrest, The Valley's Riesling, Wairau Valley-Marlborough 2008
(New Zealand) Petroleum, dried lemon, toast, brioche and honey boquet. Very attractive citrus flavours balanced with a gentle sweetness of ripe grapes. Very dry, steely style. Alc: 10.5%. Drink 2011-15. (15.75 points)
Waipara Springs, Premo Dry Riesling, Waipara 2009
(New Zealand) Smoke, honey, botrytis, tropical fruit salad and pear skin bouquet. Alsatian-style with a little phenolic edge. Complex with hints of botrytis. Alc: 14%. Drink 2011/2. (16.17 points)
Wakefield, Estate Riesling, South Australia 2010
Fresh, ripe lemon sherbet bouquet. Firm, steely backbone of grapefruit acidity fleshed out with ripe citrus fruit flavour. Needs time. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2012-20. (16 points)
Ant Moore, Riesling, Nelson 2009
(New Zealand) Soft, delicate biscuit, spice, tropical fruit, toffee, peach, herbs and citrus aroma. Lovely mouthfeel and texture with a focused finish. Precise and well balanced. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-13. (15.88 points)
Henschke, Green's Hill Riesling, Lenswood-Adelaide Hills 2010
(South Australia) Chalk, saline, flowers, citrus peel, lees, petroleum and nut aroma. Very different style to most - savoury, salty and minerally. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.88 points)
n/a UK www.henschke.com.au
Leasingham, Bin 7, Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Citrus peel, honey, aple and lifted floral perfume. Dry, simple, mineral-fuelled wine with excellent balance and stature. Very tasty. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-18. (15.75 points)
£10.29 www.ocado.com
Gibbston Valley, Gibbston Valley Riesling, Central Otago 2010
(New Zealand) Fruit salad, nuts, honey and attractive stone fruit nose. Secondary kerosene notes on the attack. A rounded off-dry palate with integrated acidity. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011/2. (15 points)
£16.39 Hard to Find Wines (01743 465005/www.hardtofindwines.co.uk)
Waimea Estates, Spinyback, Riesling, Nelson 2009
(New Zeland) Lemon, mineral and peach on the nose. This has lively citrus and crunchy orchard fruit with a fine, persistent spine of acidity. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-16. (16 points)
Hewitson, Gun Metal, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Elderflower, lime cordial, mineral and wild flower scent. Good stone fruit and minerality on the palate. Refreshing, simple, easy-drinking style. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.13 points)
Waipara Springs, Dry Riesling, Waipara 2009
(New Zealand) Citrus, spice, lime, toast, brioche, honey and grape nose. Vibrant, refreshing fruit with great depth and balance. Sweet entry with crisp acidity. Tasty. Alc: 14%. Drink 2011-15. (15.63 points)
Frankland Estate, Rocky Gully, Frankland River Riesling, Great Southern 2009
(Western Australia) Savoury, baked lemon tart, elderflower, tropical fruit and apple bouquet. Pure, racy and lean with a lovely sour note. Has a generous, powerful finish. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-15. (15 points)
Penfolds, Autumn Riesling, South Australia 2010
Lovely intensity of lemon, cream, sherbet and green apple on the nose. Crisp, taut, citrus notes with marked acidity. Well balanced. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-13. (15.63 points)
Hunter's, Riesling, Marlborough 2010
(New Zealand) Restrained bouquet of spice, pear drops, tangerine, flowers and lime blossom. Sweet tangerine and sour pineapple flavours make for a juicy palate. Delicious. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011/2. (15 points)
Larry Cherubino, The Yard, Whispering Hill, Mount Barker Riesling, Great Southern 2009
(Western Australia) Fresh citrus, minerals, Asian spice, honeysuckle, beeswax and white flower scent. Toasty, forward and easy-drinking style. Stylish and well balanced. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.5 points)
Coopers Creek, SV Marlborugh, Mister Phebus, Riesling, Marlborough 2009
(New Zealand) Botrytis, peach, toast and nougat on the nose. Off-dry, substantial style with good persistent length and balance. Well rounded. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011/2. (15.33 points)
£12.99-13.99 Berkmann Wine Cellars, London N7 (020 7609 4711)
Dandelion Vineyards, Wonderfuland of the Eden Valley, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Slightly vegetal, green nose. Quite a tight palate with interesting sweet and sour flavours. A bit green and tight but may open. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-15. (15.63 points)
Domain Road, The Water Race, Bannockburn Riesling, Central Otago 2010
(New Zealand) Biscuit, lime, peach, tropical fruit and cream on the nose. Lovely, textured, creamy palate with a mineral tone. Tasty and forward. Alc: 13.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.38 points)
Framingham, Dry Riesling, Wairau Valley-Marlborough 2004
(New Zealand) Yoghurt, caramel, smoke, honey, lime and toast on the nose. Sprightly citrus fruit palate with honey and slate notes, fresh acidity and some spritz. Well done. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011-14. (16.17 points)
Forrest, The John Forrest Collection, Riesling, Wairau Valley-Marlborough 2006
(New Zealand) Fresh and vibrant appel and citrus nose. Delightful, bright and exuberant with good weight of sweet, grapey fruit. Good summer drinking. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-13. (15.63 points)
£15.99 Adnams, Suffolk (01502 727 222), Any 12 (www.any12.com)
Grosset, Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley 2010
(South Australia) Quite ripe lime, herb, tropical and confected fruit aroma. Big, ripe and open style with a good texture. Has some fruit complexity and a long length. Alc: 13%. Drink 2012-18. (15.17 points)
£20.95-23.99 widely available via importer Liberty Wines (020 7720 5350)
Chateau Tanunda, Riesling, Eden Valley 2010
(South Australia) Ripe candied fruit, saline minerality, vegetal and herbaceous perfume. Fresh with lots of minerals and precise fruit. Nicely proportioned. Alc: 11%. Drink 2011-14. (15.25 points)
Gladstone Vineyard, Riesling, Waipara 2010
(New Zealand) Freshly cut tropical fruit, gun metal, minerals, honey and pear on the nose. Very fresh and vibrant, forward palate with real fruit purity and lovely restraint. Alc: 12.3%. Drink 2012-15. (15.3 points)
n/a UK www.gladstonevineyard.co.nz
Petaluma Wines, Project Company, Riesling, Adelaide Hills 2009
(South Australia) Pastry, tropical fruit, herbs, green apple, biscuit and lime on the nose. Off-dry with pure lemon curd flavours, floral notes and an earthy texture. Nicely done. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-15. (16.25 points)
n/a Uk www.petaluma,com.au
Seresin, Riesling, Marlborough 2006
(New Zealand) Attractive honey, pear, toast, petrol and slate on the nose - classic. Round, gentle and smooth with a beautiful balance and fresh acidity. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011/2. (15.67 points)
Neudorf, Brightwater Riesling, Nelson 2009
(New Zealand) Slate, steel, green apples, nuts, peach and floral perfume. Very nice effort loaded with lovely sweet tropical fruit. Has a pure finish. Alc: 12%. Drink 2011-13. (15.75 points)
£13.99-14.99 Clark Foyster Wines, London (020 8567 1589), The Wine Society, Herts (01438 741 177)
Villa Maria, Cellar Selection Riesling, Marlborugh 2008
(New Zealand) Salty minerals, lemon curd and lime boquet. Lovely texture and ripe palate. Poised and focused with gentle honeyed fruit. Fresh and easy drinking. Alc: 11.5%. Drink 2011-14. (15.75 points)
Bethany, G6 Riesling, Barossa 2010
(South Australia) Wild flowers, baked lemon and lime on the nose. Sweet and sour palate with a lovely textural style and a refreshing finish. Forward and ready. Alc: 13%. Drink 2011/2. (16.38 points)
£12.99 Matthew Clark, London (020 8459 8011), Peter Osborne & Co, Oxon (01491 612 311)
Plantagenet, Mount Barker Riesling, Great Southern 2010
(Western Australia) Passion fruit, slate, minerals, apple and floral perfume. It has a lemony palate with a touch of residual sugar, minerally acidity and a long length. Juicy. Alc: 12.5%. Drink 2011-18. (16.17 points)
