Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2005; Muga Selección Especial Rioja Reserva 2001; Marks & Spencer Mineralstein Riesling 2005
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2005, 12.5%, €26.49 Wonderful in its austere youth, and promises to mature blissfully. "An incredibly restrained, elegant wine with a huge follow-through," says Wilson. From Fallon & Byrne, Dublin 2; Le Caveau, Kilkenny.
Muga Selección Especial Rioja Reserva 2001, 13.5%, €24.95 Cloves, leather and spices on the nose, "elegance combined with real concentration" in the mouth and a very long finish. From Callans, Dundalk; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; McHughs, Kilbarrack and Malahide Road, Dublin; The Mill, Maynooth; Next Door, Enfield; Terrys, Limerick.
Marks & Spencer Mineralstein Riesling 2005, 12.5%, €9.99 "Delicious, fresh, crisp green-apple fruit set by some racy acidity - summery, delightful. How could anyone fail to like it?" says Wilson.