The 2004 Dorsheimer Pittermanchen Riesling Auslese smells of yellow peach jam loaded with lime peel and brown spices, and exhibits an amazing degree of creamy richness on the palate. For all of its richness, it also exhibits the wafting delicacy of the best wines in this collection as well as a remarkable and refreshing salty expression of minerality and a shimmering curtain of fruit in the finish. Incidentally, readers with the requisite disposable income are urged to explore Diel’s 2003 T.B.A. (from the Pittermanchen), which was unfortuitously also being bottled the day I visited. Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

Intense, with a vivid apricot, quince and mango notes matched to a fleshy frame and juicy texture. The acidity is lurking beneath, emerging on the finish. Give this some time to integrate. Best from 2008 through 2025. 166 cases made.??–BS??Region: Germany / Nahe Select to Add