Disappointingly thin this vintage. The palate expects a rush of fruit, but encounters watery grapefruit and lime flavors and acidity. The rich floral and riper tree fruit notes just aren’t there. ——S.H.(2/1/2004)—— 84

Here’s a firm, crisp Riesling, made Alsatian style. It’s basically dry, with lime and peach flavors and flashes of green apple and steel. Try with grilled trout.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 86

Made since 1957, always rich, complex and steely, and one of the state’s great agers, this year’s release is an extraordinary Riesling. Its flowery, peach and jasmine aromas and flavors and streak of mineral are delicately perched between dry and off-dry. Zesty acidity provides vital balance. ——S.H.(6/1/2002)—— 90