"The real head-turner is the 2008 Riesling Kick-On Ranch. Gorgeous notes of honeyed grapefruit, nectarine, orange rind, lemon zest, and lime in addition to wet rocks comprise the complex nose of this steely, dry, medium-bodied Riesling. Tipping the scales at 13.9% alcohol, it possesses a sensational finish. Both of these whites were aged in neutral oak and should be drunk over the next 3-4 years.

This is a new project dedicated to producing dry, crisp, flavorful Rieslings in a style that used to be common in Alsace, France. For Riesling fans, this will be an interesting operation to follow. The first releases are certainly impressive."