Well kick me in the head and call me Charlie – not literally please – I’ve tasted a couple of 2012 Rieslings already and for a hot vintage they have surprisingly high acidity … longevity might be their downfall (as is the case with 2007 versions), but only time will tell that. This offering is from Tawse and is downright mouth-puckering: lemon-lime leads the charge with a peach softness and good minerality … that acidity is spot on with freshness and there’s a beautiful green apple-like tart finish. Put simply it’s exciting for Riesling fans to see Riesling like this out of such a hot vintage. Price; $23.95 – Rating: **** ½