The spice-scented 2002 Scheurebe Auslese Ungsteiner Herrenberg (gold capsule) is light to medium-bodied, satin-textured, and plush. It reveals excellent depth of fruit, a decadent mouth-feel, and flavors reminiscent of white flowers, violets, spices, and sugar-coated stones. Projected maturity: 2005-2020. Importer: A Rudi Wiest Selection, Cellar International, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 753-4244

Sporting a nose reminiscent of a Beerenauslese, the 2001 Scheurebe Auslese Ungsteiner Herrenberg (Gold Capsule) reveals honeyed, botrytised aromas of mangoes, eucalyptus, poached peaches, and spices. Thick and dense, this medium to full-bodied wine coats the palate with loads of spices, peaches, juniper berries, and candied pears whose flavors linger for almost a minute. A spectacular Scheurebe, it has exquisite balance and ferocious concentration. Projected maturity: Now-2018.Importer: A Rudi Wiest Selection, Cellar International, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 753-4244