A few weeks ago my sister was over and we were commiserating. I needed to pull out a good wine to bring our spirits back.

This 2014 Riesling from Tantalus more than fit the bill. I bought it a decade ago and laid it down – the result? To-die-for ripe Cosmic Crisp apple, peaking Bartlett pear, clover honey, quince jam, and composted yellow plum on both the nose and palate.

The lightest whiff of gasoline hovers over the glass. Super acidity and beautiful fruit has helped this wine blossom into the beauty it has become. The medium plus body is almost unctuous.

What a delicious charmer made by David Paterson.  If you have any laid down, enjoy it now as it’s drinking gorgeously. The artwork on the bottle is just as fabulous as the wine.