The white wines begin with the 2006 Riesling “Hand Picked”. Medium straw-colored, it offers attractive mineral, floral, and citrus aromas. This leads to a medium-bodied, dry, crisp Riesling with good concentration and length. Serve it as an aperitif or with seafood. Nepenthe, owned by the Tweddell Family, began as a viticulture management company before starting their own winery, located in Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, in 1994.Importer: Click Wine Group, Seattle, WA; www.nepenthe.com.au; Also tasted: 2006 Pinot Gris (82)

The 2005 Riesling offers beautiful fruit as well as loads of citrus oil (lemons, limes, and a hint of orange blossoms) character. This deep, but light-bodied white can be drunk with an assortment of cuisines, from Japanese sushi to other Asian dishes, including the spicy, hot varieties. Importer: Peter Click, Click Wine Group, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689

The 2001 Riesling is medium-bodied, with loads of lemon/lime-like flavors, and a crisp, tart style; it should be consumed over the next year. Importer: Peter Click, Click Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689