I’m gonna come right out and say it, I like Charles Baker, he’s a guy who’s always there to greet you with a warm smile and a handshake. I also like Charles because he presented me with an award for Promoting the Promoters at the Experts Tasting during Cuvee weekend earlier this year (2010) – so how could you dislike a guy like that. His wine is also something to like. It’s a cool customer this Riesling of his, the nose is green apple, unripe pineapple, floral, hint of petrol with some interesting baked apple notes; the palate delivers green apple skin, over-ripe pear, white peach and good acidity – it’s a wine well worth drinking – as long as I don’t have to pay for it. I find the price of $35 a little steep for my budget, but I sure do like the wine. The price is like a little pinch on the backside … Charles greets you with that warm handshake and smile, then he pinches you on the bum as you walk by – the good news is that pinch has a playful sauciness abou it that’s very welcome – if you can afford to take it that way. Price: $35.00 – Rating: ****