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Empire Wine Best ValueWine Spectator 90"Rich-tasting, with spiced apple and ripe peach flavors accented by tropical fruit notes. Hints of almond show on the minerally and well-structured finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made."–KM

"Saint M Riesling is crafted in a medium-dry style with lower alcohol and crisp acidity. Saint M finishes with a nice touch of minerality that is typical of the Pfalz region. Dr. Loosen very successfully crafted Saint M in a traditional style. Saint M is a fantastic value as a classic food-friendly

" Dr. Loosen’s non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region. Dr. L Riesling is made with fruit that comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. By

Wine Spectator 92"Features a floral aroma, with rich flavors of peach, pear and kumquat accented by notes of savory spice. Very creamy on the finish, which features notes of granite and white pepper. Best from 2014 through 2032. 130 cases imported" ~ KM“Johannes Selbach, this estate's

"I wanted my URBAN Riesling to be a true Mosel wine. I wanted it to be the best ambassador for the Mosel region: Honest, authentic, with a true origin. Th at means that it has a complex, smoky and fl oral nose, a juicy, fruity elegant mouthfeel with a minerality that finished off dry and leaves a

Wine Spectator 89"Fruity, showing touches of richness, with plenty of honeyed notes to the peach, ripe apple and pear tart flavors. Cream and spice notes envelop the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,800 cases imported. " ~ KM"We got a driving tour of the vineyards so Valerie and Julie could

Wine & Spirits 90" This estate-grown Riesling Kabinett embodies the racy, mineral-driven style of the steep, blue slate vineyards in the middle Mosel. It’s a crisp and juicy Riesling that pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine. "

"Relax Riesling is fermented slightly dry with a wonderful fruity bouquet and intense flavors of apples and peaches with just a hint of citrus. Serve chilled."~Winery Notes

Wine Advocate 96"A riveting, high-toned aromatic diversity announces the Donnhoff 2011 Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese with themes that inform an at once creamy yet subtly tannic and vibrant palate: quince, pear, lychee, nut oils, fusel oils, distilled herbal essences, brown spices,

"A full-bodied, medium-dry white with a lovely aroma of roses, accompanied by flavors of ripe peach and litchi. Fruity on the front, this Gewurztraminer finishes a bit drier with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove."~Winery Notes

"The numero uno sales success story in my portfolio. Extraordinary VALUE FOR MONEY for superbly made reductively brilliant wines. Great 2001s. Depending on the vintage, either spicy-gingery and firmly bracing, or flowery-polleny with a candied spice and more talc and malt. Basically reductive, as

"This dry, fully matured sparkling wine owes its elegant character to a unique Cuvee of excellent wines originating from such classic grape varieties as French Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Blanc de Noir from French Pinot Noir and Chenin from Saumur. The taste is fresh, tingling, with a lingering

"Acidity shows; it’s a bit steel-toed this vintage. In some ways this occupies the place normally occupied by the Himmelreich Halbtrocken – consider switching over! It’s mostly Himmelreich in any case, and the wine’s got the merest surmise of RS." ~ Winery notes

Wine Spectator 93"Very minerally and creamy, with plush flavors of ripe apricot, pear and spice. Enticing mint and white cherry notes linger with ginger. The lively finish features chive and candied basil accents. Drink now through 2028. 66 cases imported. " ~ KM" In this humble taster’s

" Hints of herbal notes add to this harmonious ensemble of rich fruitiness and delicate sweetness, perfectly balanced by mild acidity and s lush seduction bouquet." ~ Winery notes

3 StarRobert Parker 93"Boasting a nose of spicy apples, the 2003 Riesling Auslese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr*** is a large-scaled, medium to full-bodied, boldly assertive wine. Though immensely rich and thick, it has wonderful balance, freshness, and harmony. Loads of botrytis can be found among this

Wine Spectator 91"This has a pure, crystalline essence to the flavors of red peach and apricot. Enticing Bourbon vanilla notes chime in as well, with a long, juicy finish of peach cobbler and spice. Very elegant. Drink now through 2022."

JJ Prum Graacher Himmelrich Riesling Ausele Gold Kap 2006Wine Spectator 95"A kaleidoscope of orchard fruit, with a squeeze of lime served on a wet slate platter. Delicate and fresh, yet concentrated, with a silky, see-through texture. Has great length, with a tangy aftertaste. Drink now through

Wine Spectator 95"Very clean and focused, with an intensity that belies its delicate profile. Wonderful aromas and flavors of apricot, flowers and slate, with pinpoint balance and a long, almost salty aftertaste. Deceptive and completely disarming in its appeal. Drink now through 2030."

Wine Advocate 91"While marginally higher in residual sugar on paper than this year’s “Soil to Soul” cuvee, the Strubs’ 2011 Niersteiner Bruckchen Riesling Kabinett tastes less sweet thanks to site-typical relatively high acidity as well as pronouncedly fruit skin chew; nut oil and subtly cyanic

"100% Estate grown fruit here, all from the top Rheinhessen village of Nierstein. It has just enough RS to please the generic varietal crowd, but enough acidity to keep all the German freaks' toes curling. If you want to experience pure please without leaving your bedroom, this is the wine for you.

Wine Spectator 93"Displays very spicy aromas, with a hint of flowers and savory elements. This is firm and tight, offering the vivid structure that drives its raisin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Finishes with a flourish of apple and slate. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases made."

" Intense mineral and sea salt notes give this a racy allure. Crisp green apple and white cherry are rich and finely textured. This really hums on the finish with ripe citrus and kiwifruit notes. An elegant, minerally complex wine with the classic garden spice of this great site. Klosterberg was

Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnuneur Riesling Auslese Gold Kap 2006 375ml (half bottles)Wine Spectator 93"A delicious auslese, revealing a fleeting range of lime, slate and spice flavors allied to a gossamer texture. Built on a light-weight frame, this layers itself seamlessly to a lime-tinged