We only tasted two Auslesen on this vintage, but both were excellent. The 2004 version from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr offers up a classy, very pure and beautifully clean bouquet of pineapple, white peach, vanilla custard, slate, a touch of wild yeasts and a fine topnote of orange zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and still quite youthfully reserved, with an excellent core, bright acids and a very long, still primary and racy finish. Whereas the 2004 Spätlese AP #25 is really starting to drink well at age nine, it is still very early days for this excellent Auslese. 2020-2060+.

This has a matchstick aroma from reduction while the palate expresses peach lime and mineral flavors. It has fine density and a keen-edged structure that keeps it detailed and crunchy. Long mouthwatering finish. Best from 2009 through 2030. 1200 cases made. –BS