Coming as usual in large part from old vines in the middle slope of the cru, Weinbach’s 2007 Riesling Schlossberg Cuvee Saint Catherine combines citrus zest and brown spice pungency; clear juicy citricity with honeyed richness. Ripe apricot, kumquat, quince are underlain by both pungently smoky, peat-like and invigoratingly saline layers. This will be hard to resist (so don’t!), yet almost certain to be worth following for 12-15 years. This year, Domaine Weinbach will receive its official certification as organic and biodynamic growers. The Fallers did well in the difficult 2006 vintage – especially with those Gewurztraminer harvested before botrytis gained the upper hand – and with good reason expressed elation over the vibrancy and refinement that characterizes most of 2007s.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

(residual sugar: 5.7g/l) Concentrated, firm acidity and need time. A great wine from this great granite slope.