Reduced in aroma, this needs air, yet the purity and silky texture are beautiful. Apricot, lime, slate and vanilla pastry flavors weave throughout the plump frame. Shows lovely balance and length. Drink now through 2030. 800 cases made.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

Manfred Prum looks to have followed up his amazing 2005s with 2006s that come close in quality. The 2006 WS spatlese shows a certain reserved minerality on the nose, but opens up into a gorgeously layered palate of apple, vanilla and citrus flavors. It’s medium-bodied but zesty and fresh at the same that it’s creamy and rich. And there’s plenty of concentration and length on the finish.——J.C.(8/1/2008)—— 93