Clonakilla Riesling 2009. $25 direct from the Canberra winery. Outstanding dry riesling. A white to make a red drinker 'turn'. Campbell Mattinson

2009 was arguably a perfect year for Riesling in the Canberra District. The summer was warm, not hot, and the nights stayed cool. We picked just as the heat wave of early March was beginning. The resulting wine carries the ideal Riesling combination of delicacy and power. It shows fresh citrus notes, aniseed, spring flowers and a subtle mineral character. The palate is bright, racy and persistent. A great Riesling. Drink now for its freshness and perfume or cellar for 6-12 years and watch it develop honey and toast characters with age.

Terrific wine. Tart with lime juice and lemon sherbert. Chalky and fennel-like through the finish. Lots of length, and a touch of grip. Heaps of aroma. Seriously dry. Incredibly pure. The flavour flows like adjectives. Or superlatives. On and on. Reckon I might be a fan of this. Rated : 94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front