The 1999 Riesling Burgreben de Zellenberg has a lemon zest, white flower, and mineral-scented nose. It is creamy-textured, medium-bodied, and offers raspberry, mango, and apricot flavors in its thick character. Drink this sexy wine over the next 5-6 years. Importers: European Cellars (Eric Solomon), New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949. Also, a Peter Vezan Selection, (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-55-42-93), various American importers, including: Barriques Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 275-1200; Branded New England, Norwood, MA; tel. (781) 501-1256; North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (800) 266-6585

Minerals intermingled with almonds are found in the 1997 Riesling Burgreben de Zellenberg's nose. At present it is tightly wound, crisp, and backward yet excellent underlying richness can be detected with aeration. Crystalline quartz-like flavors combined with a powerful punch of citrus fruit in the mid-palate promise a bright future for this light-to-medium-bodied wine. Projected maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: European Cellars (Eric Solomon), New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949. Also, a Peter Vezan Selection, (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-55-42-93), various American importers, including: Barriques Wines, Chicago, IL; tel (773) 275-1200; Branded New England, Norwood, MA; tel (781) 501-1256; North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (800) 266-6585.