Beringer 2003 Johannisberg Riesling California ($8). Juicy peach, wet stone and light nutmeg aromas and flavors finish with a fresh, citrusy burst. Pretty and easy to like. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 08/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Carmel Road 2009 Riesling Monterey ($14). Off-dry, with floral and citrus aromas and flavor accents to a core of pretty apricot, peach and tropical melon. Bright acidity balances sweetness. Paired nicely with a Thai duck curry. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-08-11)

Casa Nuestra 2007 Riesling Napa Valley ($23). I absolutely loved this wine, for the value and for its appealing mix of zesty citrus, crisp apple, aromatic spices and touch of wildflower honey — all folding together on a mouthwateringly bright finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-21)

Chateau St. Jean

2008 Riesling Sonoma County ($15). A ripe, soft style, with juicy apple and peach aromas and flavors that finish with a touch of marzipan. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-08-01)

2004 Johannisberg Riesling Sonoma County ($15). Lush peach, melon and apricot fruit star in this off-dry style, offset with touches of juicy citrus and mineral notes. Really quite appealing – particularly with Indian curries. (Wine Tasting 06/05) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2003 Johannisberg Riesling Sonoma County ($15). Not particularly aromatic for a Riesling, with pear and sweet citrus notes. Finishes with a juicy fruit gum flavor. Ready to drink now. (Richard’s PIcks 10/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Clos du Bois 2007 Riesling California ($12). Floral aromas and flavors lace crisp nectarine and juicy apple notes, staying fresh through the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-10-30)

Greenwood Ridge

2007 White Riesling Mendocino Ridge ($18). Aromatic and peachy, with an array of honey, fig, lime and floral notes that build through the long, juicy, mouthwatering finish. Off-dry. Delish. Ready to drink now and over the next 3-4 years. (Maybe more!) Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-02-17)

1990 Late Harvest Riesling Mendocino Ridge ($N/A). This was such a treat and really enchanted the whole table — including several area winemakers. Intense, complex, still lovely lime skin, green apple, floral and mineral character. Forever finish. Wow. (2010-02-17)

Kendall-Jackson 2008 Riesling Monterey County Vintner’s Reserve ($12). Definitely off-dry, but with appealing, concentrated, aromatic apricot, marmalade, citrus zest and honey, with a bright, mouthwatering finish. Try with a chutney, either alongside a pork roast or as part of a cheese and dried fruit course. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-03-20)

Night Owl 2005 Riesling Monterey County San Bernabe Vineyard ($12). Nice! Aromatic peach and floral notes are vibrant on the palate, lingering through the slightly spicy finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 10/06) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Turning Leaf 2002 Riesling Monterey County ($8). Soft and pretty, featuring apricot and peach fruit with light floral notes. Not much in the way of acidity; finishes soft. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks, 04/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Woodbridge 2003 Johannisberg Riesling California ($7). Ripe apricot and orange blossom aromas and flavors are sleek and dry, if not overly complex. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 08/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.