The 2004 Dry Riesling Polish Hill is even better than the Watervale. Striking minerality is accompanied by a stony, lemon zest and ripe melon character in its long, dry, intense personality. Consume it over the next 3-4 years. By the way, a fabulous 1998 Dry Riesling Polish Hill tasted recently was totally intact, so perhaps my short-term drinking recommendations on these wines are too conservative! Imported by USA Wine West, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800) 485-5753 for John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection.

Broader and more open than most Clare Rieslings, remarkably generous with its tangerine, mineral and iris flavors, which linger forever on the dry finish. Drink now through 2012. 100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

This is a very enjoyable Riesling, and always one of Australia’s best. This vintage, yellow stone fruit aromas come on strong, followed up by pear and citrus zest flavors. It is tangy and dry overall, with a very steely, very rigid spine. The first sip feels almost too rigid, but it grows on you. Imported by USA Wine West. ——D.T.(10/1/2005)—— 90