The Yard, Mount Barker (Western Australia, Australia) Riesling Whispering Hill Vineyard 2007

($25, Vintage New World): Larry Cherubino, founder and winemaker at The Yard, has great experience finding top-notch vineyards in Western Australia since he was winemaker at Houghton’s, the region’s largest producer.  This dazzling Riesling reinforces what a great area Mt. Barker is for the varietal.  Cherubino’s Whispering Hill Vineyard Riesling combines stoniness, a refreshing green-apple-like fruitiness with a lime infused finish in this wonderfully vibrant wine. 90 Michael Apstein Feb 26, 2008