The 1996 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl has a straw color as well as an extremely spicy nose of honeyed minerals and over-ripe white fruits. This medium-bodied, suave, opulently-textured, and fiercely focused wine extraordinarily combines huge richness of fruit with a vibrant, bright acidity. Its mineral-dominated, bone-dry personality remains tightly wound so it will require patience on the part of those lucky enough to own it. Projected maturity: 2004-2015+.