Shows precision balance between the intense beam of acidity and a range of honeyed fruit flavors including pineapple dried apricot and star fruit. Tightly wound now with a long lingering finish of apple and spice. Best from 2011 through 2040. 10 cases imported. -BS

A 2004 Riesling Schlossberg Quintessence de Grains Nobles is aptly named in view of its phenomenal - if embryonic - concentration. Candied citrus rind spiced watermelon rind marzipan licorice honey and herbal distillates all waft from the glass. On the palate a pointed fresh citrus character is balanced against honey and suggestions of herbal liqueur. This finishes long lacy racy and refined for all of its sweetness missing the exciting complexity of its S.G.N. sibling today almost certainly just on account of its youth. It should go on for 25-30 years and I would probably not pull a cork for a decade. -David Schildknecht