Te Whare Ra, D Riesling, Marlborough

East Bay Riesling Squad- surviving the Ides of March (New Dumpling, El Cerrito CA) : The nose is lovely and deft with excellent balance to the tones of apples, nectarines, peaches, white fruits, crushed rocks, saline, and peach blossoms. The Medium bodied feel is balanced and lithe with sharp, high acidity that has some real cut and persistence. This is lovely and vibrant with good balance across the nose and palate. It hits the notes it needs to really well …

Ours is not to Riesling why tasting (Prince Wine Store - Bank Street) : To much gooseberry and tropicals, a bit flabby and not to my taste.