von Schubertschen 1983 Maximin Grnhauser Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 31 84 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) Old but still vibrant. Jacketed in copper and other, brassier metals, with a palate that recalls a youth of orangesicle sorbet and strawberry. An impressive life must have been led to arrive at this point, and the complexities and suddenly-remembered tales keep one coming back again and again. (12/09)
AJ Adam 2008 Dhron Hofberg Riesling Sptlese 04 09 (Mosel) Light salt, white pepper, and very fruity pineapple, elevated with power and vibrancy. Very self-confident. (12/09)
Dnnhoff 2000 Oberhuser Brcke Riesling Eiswein 021 01 (Nahe) From 375 mlbut thats really all youll ever need. Exposed iron strata with crystallized strawberry, awesome acidity yet exquisite balance, and infinitely long. Breathtaking. (12/09)
Bretz 2005 Bechtolsheimer Homberg Sptburgunder Ros Eiswein 048 08 (Rheinhessen) The pong of botrytis wrapped in silk flowers, strawberry candy, and layers upon layers of eventually unbearable sweetness. Theres big acidity, but nothing can save this wine from a fate likely to resemble a Jolly Rancher. (12/09)
AJ Adam 2008 Dhron Hofberg Riesling Sptlese 04 09 (Mosel) Light salt, white pepper, and very fruity pineapple, elevated with power and vibrancy. Very self-confident. (12/09)
Dnnhoff 2000 Oberhuser Brcke Riesling Eiswein 021 01 (Nahe) From 375 mlbut thats really all youll ever need. Exposed iron strata with crystallized strawberry, awesome acidity yet exquisite balance, and infinitely long. Breathtaking. (12/09)
Bretz 2005 Bechtolsheimer Homberg Sptburgunder Ros Eiswein 048 08 (Rheinhessen) The pong of botrytis wrapped in silk flowers, strawberry candy, and layers upon layers of eventually unbearable sweetness. Theres big acidity, but nothing can save this wine from a fate likely to resemble a Jolly Rancher. (12/09)
