Hints of caramel are already beginning to be visible on the edge of the glass of the 2000 Riesling Schlossberg Selection de Grains Nobles (162 grams of residual sugar). Dominated by scents of botrytis, its nose leads to a thick, full-bodied earthy personality. This jammy wine is dense, sweet, and possesses an exceptionally long, fresh finish. Projected maturity: Now-2014. According to Laurence Faller, this highly regarded estate's winemaker, "unquestionably 2000 must be considered one of the finest vintages of the last decade. It reminds me of 1998 but with more botrytis, yet not too much."Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802