The Lingenfelder 2007 Grosskarlbacher Osterberg Riesling Spatlese smells of mint and sages; comes to the palate a bit loose and delicate, but satisfyingly juicy with orange and grapefruit; and finishes with cool, refreshing herbal tones, hints of honey and malt, and discreet sweetness. This should perform nicely for the next 5-6 years.Lingenfelder wines now have different importers for (most) different states, among them Martin Scott Wines, Ltd., Lake Success, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808.

Profound aromatics of white flowers intermingled with minerals burst from the glass of the 2003 Riesling Spatlese Grosskarlbacher Osterberg. A seamless, suave, complex wine, this light to medium-bodied effort delivers lush waves of rocks, minerals, and rye in its classy, complex personality. Projected maturity: now-2014. Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300