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Waipara Springs Riesling 2003

Tasted:	21 Feb 2005 (age 2 years)
Name:	Waipara Springs (109)
Variety:	Riesling (14)
Year:	2003
Producer:	Waipara Springs
Region:	Canterbury
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	http://www.waiparasprings.co.nz

This wine had a medium bright straw gold appearance. The bouquet had sharp lime and tropical citrus fruit. It was very crisp with citrus fruit and acid, and a slight honey character. This wass a medium-dry style, quite clean fresh and crisp.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.