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Riesling “Polish Hill” 2002. (Grosset) S. Australia. Class grape, deserves attention. Jeffrey Grosset is a world riesling master. Fine, crisp with citrus tones.
Michelton viognier 2000. Australia, Victoria. Subtle peach aromatics. Difficult grape.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano riserva 2000. (Panizzi) Italy, Tuscany. Clean-cut and lively. The leading producer.
Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr auslese 2001. (Prum) Germany, Mosel. Assertively fragrant with soft flavours. But only 7.5 degrees. Best ever apèritif. JJ’s riesling is top dog.
Willi Opitz pinot gris 2000. Austria, Burgenland. Fragrance, with body. Famous grower, better known for his sweet stuff.
Condrieu 2000. (Puyvert Ste. Cosme) N. Rhône. Famous voignier home. Soft, fragrant.
Riesling Turkheim 2000. (Zind-Humbrecht) Alsace. Dry, fragrant. No.1 grower.
Riesling Steinhert 1999. (Riefflé) Alsace grand crû. Steely classic.
Gewürztraminer Herrenweg 2000. (Zind-Humbrecht) Alsace grand crû. So intense and thick. Think mandarin and dried apricots, but with lively acidity for balance.
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