($17, American Wine Distributors):  The Clare Valley is a prime area for Riesling and Wakefield is one the region’s best producers.  Owned by the Taylor family and sold under the name Taylor in Australia, they use the Wakefield label in the US because of trademark issues.  With its absolute dryness and mineral-like tones, their 2011 Riesling is particularly impressive.  Bracing and invigorating, it shows an attractive firmness in contrast to the lacy fruity side of the varietal.  Uncork it–I mean unscrew it–the next time you need an enlivening wine to cut through spicy fare. 92 Michael Apstein Feb 14, 2012