This shows magnitude for a spätlese, but what clarity. The lime, peach and slate notes are cut like facets of a diamond by the taut acidity, and it all comes together with brilliant harmony. Great finish. Drink now through 2020. – BS

Smoky, tangy minerals, sea salt, and verbena are found in the aromatic profile of the 2001 Riesling Spatlese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr* . Exhibiting superb breadth, concentration, depth, and length, this lush, intense wine conquers the palate with loads of pears, apples, spices, and red currants. Revealing enormous elegance and purity, this Riesling impressively combines power with grace. Projected maturity: 2007-2018. - Pierre Rovani

This wine is a classic expression of Riesling, boasting green apples and limes on the nose, and peach and dried spices on the palate. The mouthfeel is lively, zesty and clean; the finish long. It’s hard to imagine anyone mistaking this wine’s Mosel pedigree, even when tasted blind. — J.C.