The 2005 Riesling has a fresh vibrant nose, apple, grapefruit and Satsuma. Moderate definition but has a greater sense of freshness than the Chardonnays. The palate is simple, commercial, perhaps rather disappointing after the vibrant bouquet. Greengage, touch of citrus lemon and grapefruit towards the finish. A little anonymous. Big changes at Cloudy Bay, having parted ways with founding winemaker Kevin Judd who stays on as consultant and relinquishing the services of senior winemaker Eveline Fraser in April 2009. I have expressed my reservations with this iconic producer in WA176 and returning one year later I returned as open-minded as ever, yet I still find that their portfolio is a notch behind other Marlborough producers.Importer: Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY