The 2007 Dry Riesling is even better, with a stoic, reserved granite-scented nose with superb definition – very Mosel in style. The palate is complex: touches of apricot, a little mango and star fruit leading towards a zesty, citrus finish that is difficult to discern as being dry. It has thrilling balance and precision. Although winemakers Matthew Donaldson and Lynette Hudson look as if they have just got in from an all-night rave, they are presently producing some of New Zealand’s most exhilarating, Burgundyinspired white wines, their reds suffused with earthy flavors. They are demonstrating the potential of the Canterbury wine region and constitute one of New Zealand’s best producers. Their whites are exhilarating and seem best between a year in bottle and around fiveyears. Importer: Empson (USA), Inc., Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; fax (703) 684-2065