Seamless from start to finish. Aromas of rose, slate and smoke segue into lime and peach flavors in this elegant, stately white. Crisp and transparent, with precise balance and a classic Mosel profile. Has a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2035. 1,300 cases made.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

Reeks of heating oil at first, then slowly opens to reveal hints of honey, apple and citrus. This is a sweet but not overdone auslese, with a slightly creamy texture and layers of ripe stone fruit that linger and pick up minerally overtones on the lengthy finish.——J.C.(3/1/2009)—— 92