"In the aromatics one finds slate, honeysuckle, pear, citrus and green apple. On the palate the wine has a crystalline fruit structure with pleasing volume. It is bright and polished, a classically tooled Haag Qba." -Importer

"Ripe peach flavors balance lively acidity, hints of lime and characteristic mineral notes. Complements a wide variety of food from grilled scallops and poached fish to poultry, ham and roast pork. The refreshing balance of acidity and fruit makes Clean Slate parti (more...)

"The floral, peach and chive aromas and flavors need some coaxing to emerge in this lacy, delicate Riesling. Balanced and long, but needs air if you are going to enjoy this now. Best from 2010 through 2024."

"Martin Kerpen's 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett exhibits the site typicity and impeccable balance one has come to expect based on many predecessors. With aromas of apple, vanilla, honey, lily, as well as the subtle creaminess often exhibited by Riesling (more...)

"Halbtrocken style Riesling that is super crisp and elegant. Bright and vibrant lime, green apple, quince, and passion fruit come together with great mineral and crushed rock components. Outstanding expression of Riesling, and an amazing value to boot. Keep in mind (more...)

"The fruit has a candied, preserved quality in this dry, savory white, and there's also a touch of lanolin. Not a typically pure, fruity 2007, but appealing. Moderate length. Drink now through 2016. 400 cases imported."

"The Thanisch estate sees large opportunity for German wines with the 'Classic' category, since the concept lays down the very strict rules from the harvesting of the grapes until the finished wine and is a more food-friendly, internationally dry style of wine." -I (more...)

"Like an orange Creamsicle, with a dash of vanilla, this is rich, supple and tangy at once. Great harmony and texture is punctuated by the bright acidity as this strides to a lingering finish. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made."

"An elegant Riesling, bursting with juicy peach and lime flavors. It's balanced and light-weight, picking up a mineral note as it glides to a long finish. Drink now through 2022. 500 cases made."

"The wisp of yeastiness about the nose of Selbach's 2007 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett quickly clears to permit un-obscured enjoyment of honeysuckle, apple blossom, narcissus, and hazelnut aromas. The conjunction of a saline mineral expression, plum- and ap (more...)

"This single-vineyard Riesling was late-harvested sfter an extended growing season, allowing the grapes to reach their peak ripeness." - Winemaker

"The Schaefers' 2006 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese A.P.#11 smells Chartreuse-like in its suggestion of herbal and floral distillate; pits creaminess against bright lemon, tart crab apple, juicy, fresh yellow plum, and piquant walnut oil; and finishes with see (more...)

"Very perfumed, with violet and apricot aromas followed by citrus and slate notes. Though ripe, it's delicate and gossamer in texture, with a bright structure and a lingering aftertaste of citrus. Drink now through 2015. 800 cases made."

"A focused beam of mineral, along with crunchy apple, peach and citrus, marks this racy white. Great drive and juicy fruit culminate in a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2020."

"Focused, with a firm core of acidity and richness seeping in around the edges. Mint, apricot, spice and mineral flavors hold sway, staying balanced and long as this pushes to its conclusion. Chameleonlike, this changes and surprises. Drink now through 2022."

"Perfect balance between crisp acidity and ripe Riesling fruit is found in this Mosel wine." -Winery

"Medium sweet and well aged delicious white wine; a very complex special occasion type wine that continues to maintain it's unique freshness over the years." -Winery

"The light straw-colored 2006 Riesling "Art Series" exhibits a bouquet of mineral, spring flowers, and lemon-lime. This leads to a dry, crisp wine with plenty of citrus fruit, ripe flavors, excellent concentration, and a lengthy finish. Although it can be enjoyed n (more...)

"A collaborative effort between Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Mosel's Ernst Loosen, Eroica consistently ranks as one of the West Coast's finest Rieslings. As this latest version so aptly demonstrates, it is also very much deserving of patience. While it presently f (more...)