The 2006 Riesling Barking Mad possesses zesty lemon/lime-like characteristics, a hint of green apple skins, and a light to medium-bodied, fresh finish with Spatlese-styled sweetness. Enjoy it over the next year. Importer: Ken Onish & John Gorman, Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

Dry and refined, with pretty lime and chalk overtones to the green apple fruit, lingering well. Drink now through 2013. 600 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

Light and fresh, with only 12% alcohol, this Riesling from reliable producer Reilly’s features scents of limes, wet stone and cinnamon, but doesn’t show enough intensity of flavor to merit a higher rating. It’s clean and refreshing, a light summertime sipper for pool or patio.——J.C.(8/1/2007)—— 86