A terrific white from down under, the 1999 Riesling possesses outstanding aromatics. It is a light-bodied, gorgeously pure, floral effort with lemon, tropical fruit, and apple flavors as well as a bone dry, medium-bodied palate. Some readers may even rate it higher. Drink this beauty over the next several years. A Ted Schrauth Selection, Old Vines Australia, imported by Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA; tel. (408) 689-9080, and C. Daniele, New York, NY; tel. (212) 534-3421

Dry and a bit earthy, but welcome for its distinctive range of flavors, hinting at violets, white pepper, nectarine and dried apricot from moment to moment. Impressive now, but it has years to go. Drink now through 2010. 100 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

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