(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%.

The honey, mineral, and herbal tea-scented 2004 Riesling Clearwater Vineyards offers citrus and mineral flavors in a light-bodied, linear personality. Drink this value over the next 12 months. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (800) 504-9463

The off-dry (7.5 grams of residual sugar) 2003 Riesling Clearwater Vineyards displays white flower, honeysuckle, and linden aromas. Presenting an appealing juxtaposition between sweetness and acidity, it offers pear, red currant, and candied lemon flavors in a well-balanced format. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (800) 504-9463