Martin Kerpen was proud to present me his 2003 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Sp?tlese * (AP #9), saying, "now this is when drinking Riesling becomes fun." His 2003 opens intense and ripe on the clear and spicy nose where pineapple aromas are displayed. This wine is rich, sweet, lush and very elegant on the palate, and offers a bucket of tropical fruit aromas such as mangoes and pineapples. The wine still has a vital acidity and mineral grip, which leads to a stimulating and salty finish. A lovely Sp?tlese.