The 2003 Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr sports a delightful nose of smoky minerals and herbal spices. Light to medium-bodied and softly-textured, it offers seamlessly suave layers of candied minerals, spices, and poached pears whose effects linger in its long, lush finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. Importers: Rudi Wiest Selections by Cellars International, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 566-0499 and Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500

Fine clarity and harmony mark this auslese. Flavors of peach, coconut and mineral are fresh and vibrant, with enough structure to keep it well-defined as it lingers on the palate. An elegant Riesling for the vintage. Drink now through 2020. 75 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add