The 2021 Naked Run “Der Zweite” Riesling, crafted by Eleanor Smith in Rutherglen, Victoria, is a beautifully textural and refined mid-weight Riesling. Aromas of lime blossom, lemon pith and nashi pear meld with a honeysuckle lift. The palate features taut citrus, quince skin and wet stone minerality framed by vibrant natural acidity. Gentle phenolics create weight and structure, leading to a long, saline-tinged finish with gripping persistence. Lightly handled and vinified with minimal intervention, it exudes clarity and purity. While formal scores remain pending, this wine is already admired for its poise, precision and remarkable drinkability – ideal with shellfish or delicate Asian fare.