Apples, pears, and raspberries burst from the glass of the 2001 Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Light to medium-bodied and velvety-textured, this is a thick Riesling packed with red berries. Its plush character leads to a long, expressive finish studded with orange peels, cherries, and tangy limes. Projected maturity: 2006-2017. Importers: Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799; Old Vine Imports, Petaluma, CA; tel: (707) 585-2809; Ewald Moseler Selections, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 236-9370; and Valckenberg International, Tulsa, OK; tel. (918) 622-0424

Lightweight and focused, with peach, lime and mineral flavors on an open, airy texture. Good underlying acidity drives the long finish. Not a blockbuster, but very pure. Best from 2004 through 2014.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

This lean, racy auslese has plenty of sweetness and ripe apple and pear fruit, but those elements play a secondary role to the intense mineral notes. Bright acidity gives great life and verve to this wine, which should age beautifully. —J.C. ——J.C.(3/1/2003)—— 90