Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2022

What a gorgeous, rich riesling! It is predominantly lemon-yellow in colour as it moves towards year four. But the nose is showing some maturity with very lifted honey, petrol and paraffin waxy notes, along with all kinds of ripe apricot, ground cherry and dried yellow flowers. It is full bodied, generous on the palate, ballooning the cheeks. There is some sweetness yet excellent, piquant and almost tart acidity at its core. Interesting that it feels a bit warm, with alcohol sitting at just 11.4%. All the while there is a sense of refinement and poise. The length is excellent to outstanding. Tasted April 2026. (David Lawrason,winealign.com)