Reilly’s entry level wines are labeled “Barking Mad” and generally offer excellent value. The 2007 Barking Mad Riesling is light gold with a fragrant bouquet of mineral, citrus, and honey. Just off dry on the palate (6g residual sugar), the wine is balanced by lively acidity, ripe fruit, and the finish is medium long. Importer: Ken Onish and John Gorman, Southern Starz; www.reillyswines.com Also tasted: N.V. Sparkling Mad Shiraz (84)

Tight and dry, with orange peel-scented apple and lime flavors, lingering tartly. Drink now through 2014. 600 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Watervale Select to Add

Juicy and open, with complex honey notes overlapping with key lime and apricot flavors. A bit rounder in the mouth than most of its brethren, this Clare Valley Riesling finishes on the simple side but with some truly mouthwatering lemon-meringue notes. Drink now. ——W.E.(2/1/2009)—— 85