2 | Wine | Riesling, $10 to $20

"Notes of white peach, Linden leaves and slate. Lovely focused acidity, finishing very long with mandarin orange and lots of minerality. Grab the chop sticks, crack a bottle....this will make you happy." - Charles Smith

"Look for crushed limes, Thai spice, floral notes and a hint of rose petal. A tightly packed, lime juice and mineral driven style with just enough slippery texture to show its premium status. Minerality drives the wine and it finishes ultra tangy and fresh. Serve with Pad Thai, chicken and cashew nut stir fry and anything with a hint of chilli."

"Peaches, tropical fruits, honey, and botrytis aromas. ...lead to a viscous, vibrant wine with superb natural acidity that frames the fruit brilliantly. This wine is all about pleasure; how long it will last is difficult to say but there is no rational reason to defer your gratification. By the way, it is also an outstanding value in sweet dessert wine."

"Fresh and racy, this features firm minerality and flavors of ripe apricot, baked pear and guava. Lush midpalate, finishing with notes of clove and hints of basil. Expressive."

"This wine is a perennial favorite of mine, and the 2011 doesn't disappoint. The nose shows fresh cut flowers, loads of peach, and limestone. On the palate, it's got power without being heavy, with more of that peach and limestone and hint of bright, crisp citrus peel and mint. At 10% alcohol, there's got to be a little residual sugar in there, but it's barely perceptible. Try this with spicy Asian foods, fresh fish, or just sip it on the patio."