It is hard to find a better Riesling than the 1999 Riesling Polish Hill. It offers up an enticing bouquet of apricots, flint, and citrus. Expressive, almost oily, with an Alsace-like personality, this totally dry, intense, superbly concentrated Riesling has character to burn. As the wine sat in the glass, intriguing sausage-like notes came up, suggestive of a bowl of hearty choucroute garnie. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Bright and juicy, a snappy mouthful of pear, rose petal and mineral flavors that linger on the intense finish. Remains sleek and focused. Drink now through 2009. 2,300 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add