2007 Riesling Kabinett 750ml $51

2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett 750ml $59

2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 750ml $62

2007 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 750ml $77
Stephen Brook, in The Wines of Germany (Mitchell Beazley 2003) writes, “A more homogeneous site than the larger Wehlener Sonnenuhr. It lies lower then the latter, and benefits from its proximity to the river…The wines can be very elegant.”

2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese 750ml $77
“Fresh bouquet of bosc pear and acacia blossom. The palate offers a delicate sweetness, with an attractive interplay of apricot and saline soil tones. This rich spatlese finishes with lipsmacking elegance.”
90 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 750ml $81
“Green apple, lemon oil and clover on the nose. Light and lively yet velvety on the palate. Rose petal and saline minerality mingle on the crisp, well-balanced, lipsmacking finish, which is long and elegant.”
91 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 750ml $93
“Exotic bouquet of passion fruit and mango, lifted by a fine floral element. The luscious peach pit flavor and velvety texture are framed by a finely chiseled minerality. Dense but airy, this spatlese shows excellent character and length. One of the stars of the vintage.”
94 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Auslese 750ml $90
“Pale golden yellow. Subdued aromas of passion fruit, lime oil and wild herbs. The sweet tropical fruit flavors are highlighted by a refreshing gingery acidity that keeps the palate light in spite of the wine's density. Elegant but also quite full-bodied, this auslese finishes on spice and slate.”
93 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 750ml $95

2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 375ml $66
“Pale golden yellow. Classy bouquet of ripe apple, vanilla and sweet herbs. Rich on the palate, with a salty, resinous character and undeniably sweet apricot fruit. Unctuous yet vibrantly spicy, with a long, complex finish. This still needs time but will be a great auslese.”
95 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 750ml $109

2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 750ml $218
“Golden yellow. Noble aromas of orange blossom, vanilla and lemon candy are wrapped in subdued brown-spice botrytis. Vanilla cream and mango are supported by uplifting acids, giving this wine a lush structure and elegant viscosity. Finishes with outstanding length and a refreshing spiciness. This very impressive wine is one of my three top ausleses of the vintage.”
97 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009

2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 750ml $240
2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 375ml $131
Golden yellow. Christmas fruitcake with cherry, white raisin and honeyed botrytis on the nose. Glossy, creamy and rich on the palate, with fine slate, brown spice and floral elements woven into a braid of flavors. The botrytis component adds complexity on the complex, mineral-driven finish. What an auslese!
96 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009