The Kerpen 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese feinherb is far and away the most impressive of this year’s dry-tasting Kerpen wines. A greenhouse-like aura of flowers and greenery, along with almond, lemon and apple scent the nose. Combining flattering creaminess of texture, ample stuffing, and wet stone and alkaline mineral undertones with a considerable sense of sheer refreshment, this finishes with impeccable balance at 32 grams of residual sugar, despite which sweetness simply never becomes an issue. “This just stopped that way,” says Kerpen. “It was supposed to become somewhat drier, but when a wine doesn’t want to go any further, you shouldn’t torment it.” Amen! Let this one treat you over the next 10-12 years minimum. While Martin Kerpen’s extensive array of dry Rieslings from 2007 is not on quite the superlative order of their immediate predecessors, his residually sweet wines are again highly successful.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel (516) 677-9300