Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2007 Vintage

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locations. old. 2007 Vintage Noble House Riesling 2007 This is fl oral and citrusy, with rich, ripe apricot fl avors and substantial body.

89 points, Best Buy 12/08 Exceptional Value 09/09 Wine & Spirits Magazine 88 points 11/08 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2007 Plump,

Peach, lime and mineral notes are accented by strawberry and vanilla in this complex white, Fine length.

as it glides across the palate. Lovely texture and harmony, with a tangy, savory aftertaste.

This is a very savory, with fi ne balance and a saline, orange aftertaste.

1 locations. old Vintage Noble House Riesling 2007 This is fl oral and citrusy, with rich, ripe apricot fl avors and substantial body. It stays focused and delineated thanks to its juicy acidity. 89 points, Best Buy 12/08 Exceptional Value 09/09 Wine & Spirits Magazine 88 points 11/08 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2007 Plump, yet well-defi ned by its lively structure. Peach, lime and mineral notes are accented by strawberry and vanilla in this complex white, Fine length. 10/08 Riesling Spätlese 2007 A distinctive mix of candied berry, fl oral and citrus aromas and fl avors that picky up salty, mineral notes as it glides across the palate. Lovely texture and harmony, with a tangy, savory aftertaste. 10/08 Riesling Kabinett 2007 Needs a little air to reveal the peach, nectarine and salty, minerally elements. This is a very savory, with fi ne balance and a saline, orange aftertaste. 10/08 UPC # Riesling Kabinett 2007 A plush, pillowy version, with good acidity defi ning the smoky apricot, orange and mineral fl avors. Delicate and balanced, with a touch of vanilla on the fi nish. 10/08 UPC # Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2007 Floral elements mark the nose, while the fl avors of melon and vanilla also carry some slate-like minerality. It s plump and creamy without being overdone, fi n- ishing with a touch of spice. Wine Enthusiast 08/09 12/08

locations. old. 2007 Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2007 An exotic style, plush with apricot, passion fruit, papaya and orange tones.

12/08 Wine Enthusiast 08/09 Riesling Auslese 2007 Distinctive, featuring passion fruit, mango, pineapple and apricot aromas and fl avors matched to an airy texture.

02/09 Wine & Spirits 12/08 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2007 Velvety and thick, this feels three-dimensional, its candied peach, apricot jam and golden raisin fl avors moving at a glacial pace.

it a high-powered intensity and gripping length.

2 locations. old Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2007 An exotic style, plush with apricot, passion fruit, papaya and orange tones. It's supported by bright acidity, yet remains rich and opulent for the vintage. Drink now through /08 Wine Enthusiast 08/09 Riesling Auslese 2007 Distinctive, featuring passion fruit, mango, pineapple and apricot aromas and fl avors matched to an airy texture. Balanced and racy, this holds your attention right through the long fi nish. Drink now through /09 Wine & Spirits 12/08 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2007 Velvety and thick, this feels three-dimensional, its candied peach, apricot jam and golden raisin fl avors moving at a glacial pace. Selected from the most concentrated of Pauly s botrytised grapes from their plots across the Bernkastel hill, this is backed by citrusy acidity that s as concentrated as the fruity ripeness, giving it a high-powered intensity and gripping length. 96 points Wine & Spirits 12/08 97 points, Cellar Selection Wine Enthusiast 04/10 94 points Web Only 2009 UPC # Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2007 Luscious and honeyed, this features ripe apricot, vanilla and slate notes matched to a round, ample frame. There s plenty of acidity underneath, which gives the fi nish focus and length. This will improve with time. Drink now through /08 This Auslese shows a wonderfully lithe and racy character that s different from this house s typical style. Crushed stone, apple, citrus and a trace of vanilla bean mark the nose, followed by fl avors of pineapple inlaid with fi ligreed minerality. Wine Enthusiast 08/09 Wine & Spirits 12/08 UPC # Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Riesling Eiswein 2007 Lean, racy and with a laser beam of candied citrus, dried apricot and smoky mineral notes. Crisp, tangy fi nish. It s a bit awkward now, so give it a few years to settle down. Best from 2012 through Web Only 2009 UPC #

3 locations. old Vintage Noble House Riesling 2008 Ripe apple, grapefruit and warm brown spices weave throughout this open, appealing white, which stays fresh on the long fi nish. Drink now through points 12/09 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2008 Light and harmonious, displaying peach, apple, fl oral and grapefruit aromas and fl avors, all matched to a juicy, supple texture. Leaves a ripe apple and slate aftertaste. Drink now through /09 Riesling Kabinett 2008 Rich and generous in the Pauly style, this balances its ripe peach and melon fruitiness with crisp acidity, giving the fl avors just enough structure and defi nition. It will be even better once the ripeness fully integrates with the structure. UPC # Riesling Kabinett 2008 Mod ern in the best sense of the word, this combines voluptuously ripe peach and tropical fruit fl avors with a rigidly taut, slate-driven structure. It s fi nely balanced and deftly controlled. UPC #

locations. old. 2008 Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2008 Rich and juicy, exhibiting lively acidity to focus its apricot, nectarine, apple and salty lime essence.

4 locations. old Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2008 Rich and juicy, exhibiting lively acidity to focus its apricot, nectarine, apple and salty lime essence. Terrifi c balance and harmony, followed by a long fi nish, makes for a winning combination. Drink now through /09 Riesling Spätlese 2008 A deep, creamy style, with lime, apricot, herbal and bouillon notes that add complexity and a savory component, giving this great range and dimension, along with balance and harmony. There s a nice lingering fi nish. Drink now through 2032., Hot Wine 12/09 Riesling Auslese 2008 Golden Delicious apple, golden raisin and honey fl avors mark this broad Riesling, whose rich profi le and sweetness obscure its bright structure for now. Best from 2014 through Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2008 Hints of violet are complemented by ripe peach, black currant and spice fl a- vors in this complex, inviting white. Offers fi ne structure and texture, with a long, lingering aftertaste of peach and stone. Drink now through 2032., Highly Recommended 12/09 Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein 2008 Extremely ripe, this might be top heavy if it weren't for the intense concentration of acidity and fl avor achieved by the Eiswein method. The pineapple and tropical fruit fl avors feel plush and racy at once, enlivened by that searing acidity. Wine Enthusiast 03/11 UPC #

locations. old. 2009 Vintage Noble House Riesling 2009 This displays a rich, supple texture and mouthwatering fl avors of peach cobbler, cream, apricot and spice.

5 locations. old Vintage Noble House Riesling 2009 This displays a rich, supple texture and mouthwatering fl avors of peach cobbler, cream, apricot and spice. The lush fi n- ish is long and focused, with touches of honey. Drink now through /15/10 Spätburgunder Qualitätswein Trocken Mosel 2009 Light-weight, offering fl oral overtones to the strawberry and raspberry fl avors. Silky, harmonious and elegant, with moderate length. Drink now through points Web 11 Kabinett 2009 This has a smoky allure, displaying ripe, concentrated pineapple, white chocolate and baked peach notes that are framed by a bright acidity and plenty of spice. The rich fi nish is powered by slate, with touches of sea salt. Drink now through /30/10 In a fl ight of fi ve 2009 Kabinetts from the Sonnenuhr, this was the most alcoholic (at 9.5% abv), but the extra weight didn t stand out beyond a bit of extra creaminess on the palate. Hints of lees and slate add complexity to the apple and citrus notes, then linger elegantly on the fi nish., Editor s Choice Wine Enthusiast 06/11 Riesling Kabinett 2009 Very fragrant, evoking lilac, freesia and rose aromas, this elegant white remains fl oral in fl avor, accented by lime and green apple. Not as generous as some 2009s, yet appealing. Drink now through /31/10 This is awfully creamy and lush for a kabinett, but yummy at the same time. Some hints of lees and funk add complexity to the sweet green apple, passion fruit and lime fl avors. Finishes long, with lingering notes of crushed stone, citrus and honey., Editor s Choice Wine Enthusiast 03/11 UPC # Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Kabinett 2009 This exhibits vibrant aromas of licorice and smoke, with a basketful of ripe yet structured fl avors of glazed citrus, apricot, melon and spice. The long fi nish features notes of dried mango and hints of fennel. Drink now through /30/10 Sweet and lush in the house style, but lighter on its feet than many of the other bottlings from, this Kabinett shows some intriguing fumélike notes on the nose, then delivers ripe melon and pear fruit on the palate. Wine Enthusiast 06/11 UPC #

6 locations. old Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2009 Attractive fl avors of jellied citrus, jujube, ripe apple and quince mark this exuberant, open-knit Riesling. This shows verve and cut, which keep it welldefi ned through the lingering aftertaste. Drink now through /15/10 Riesling Spätlese 2009 There s weight here, along with a creamy texture enveloping its Jonagold apple, apricot and candied orange fl avors. This is immediately appealing, yet should develop also, thanks to the bright structure. Fine length, too. Drink now through /15/10 Riesling Auslese 2009 Golden Delicious apple, golden raisin and honey fl avors mark this broad Riesling, whose rich profi le and sweetness obscure its bright structure for now. Best from 2014 through points 11/30/10 Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein 2009 This eiswein is supersweet, yet remains decently balanced, thanks to a laser beam of bright acidity. After an initial hint of volatility, the fl avors of preserved citrus and stone fruits are almost painful in their intensity, so sip it in small doses and savor the nearly endless fi nish. 96 points, Cellar Selection 03/12 #11 Top 100 Cellar Selection WINES for /12 Wine Enthusiast A mouthwatering sweetie, with a deep amber color, a rich, spicy aroma and unctuous fl avors of apricot cream, guava and pineapple upside-down cake. The endless fi nish offers butterscotch and pear. Drink now through points Web 11 UPC # Spätlese 2009 The nose is a mixture of brown spices, golden apple and citrus aromas. This is ripe and sweet, yet vibrant and focused, with a racy structure carrying the pâte de fruit, Golden Delicious apple and apricot fl avors. This has intensity and length, but needs time to integrate and shed its baby fat. Best from 2014 through /15/10 Lush, honeyed and tropically fruited, this epitomizes the house style. It seems sweeter than many other 2009 Spätleses, with its considerable sugar evident on the long fi nish. Drink it on its own, or alongside spicy Asian cuisine. Wine Enthusiast 06/11 UPC # Auslese 2009 A mix of apple and peach, with riper elements of apricot and tropical fruit peeking through. Elegant and marked by a touch of carbonic gas, this is balanced overall, with a fi ne lime-tinged aftertaste. Needs time to integrate. Best from 2014 through /30/10 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2009 This TBA features almost endless variations on the sugary theme: caramelized sugar, demarara syrup and honey all swirl together, wrapped around a bit of citrusy acidity. A distinctly musky spice note adds interest. Drink now 2040., Cellar Selection Wine Enthusiast 03/12

locations. old. 2010 Vintage Noble House Riesling 2010 Fairly sweet and lush typical of the house style but the crisp acids of 2010 raise this bottling a notch above where it typically falls.

7 locations. old Vintage Noble House Riesling 2010 Fairly sweet and lush typical of the house style but the crisp acids of 2010 raise this bottling a notch above where it typically falls. Apple and lime aromas and fl avors are impeccably clean, ending on a honeyed citrus note. 87 points, Best Buy Wine Enthusiast 03/12 Red peach and ripe pear fl avors are fresh and juicy in this off-dry Riesling. Fresh cut apple notes mark the fi nish. 87 points Jan/Feb 12 Riesling Kabinett 2010 Pure-tasting with fl avors of melon, white peach and nectarine that are fi rm and zesty. The crisp fi nish features hints of salt and smoke, with plenty of mineral. Drink now through /15/11 UPC # Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Kabinett 2010 Fresh and lively, with good cut to the juicy peach and apple fl avors. The long, bright fnish is fi lled with mineral and slate notes that show hints of celery salt. Drink now through /15/11 UPC # Spätlese 2010 Powerful and racy, with mineral and graphite overtones to the plush ripe peach and apricot fl avors. There s a steely note midpalate, with plenty of citrus zest on the fi nish. Complex and well-crafted. Drink now through points 11/30/11 UPC # Kabinett 2010 Rich and fruity, with concentrated peach, apricot and Fuji apple fl avors that are fresh and fi lled with decadent creamy notes. Ends with a long, spicefi lled fi nish. Drink now through /15/11 An ethereal slate perfume backs the pure, elegant fl avors of nectarine, mandarin orange and fresh pear. While this shows a lot of ripeness, its vibrant acidity gives it a tight focus., Year s Best Riesling Spätlese 2010 Intense aroma of ripe peach, with fl a- vors to match, follow through to notes of graphite and slate. The fresh fi nish features citrus zest and spice accents. Drink now through Web 2011 This wine is atypically fi ne and chiseled for this estate, combining bright, sweet fruity notes of lime and green apples with crushed stone and spring fl owers. It s light in body, but impeccably balanced. Wine Enthusiast 06/12 The velvety Pauly style is contrasted by the acidity of the vintage, which keeps the succulent citrus and stone fruit fl a- vors feeling lively and taut. It fi nishes with airy, graceful length, its ripeness never weighing it down., Year s Best, Best Buy

locations. old. 2010 Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2010 Very pure and powerful, with concentrated fl avors of red currant, white raspberry and red peach.

8 locations. old Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2010 Very pure and powerful, with concentrated fl avors of red currant, white raspberry and red peach. Long and lush midpalate, with a fresh fi nish of citrus zest that shows lots of minerally notes. Drink now through Web 2011 The ripe fl avors of grapefruit, mandarin orange and honeysuckle are lush yet shapely, buttressed by fi rm acidity. There s a core of slate minerality buried under the rich fruit that should emerge further with time in the cellar., Year s Best Auslese 2010 Lively and juicy, offering a crisp note to the ripe apple and white cherry fl avors, which linger with notes of savory herb. Hints of fresh pastry mark the fi nish. Drink now through /15/11 A concentrated core of ripe nectarine, apricot and pink grapefruit fl avors is held in place by a fi rm structure, feeling boldly fragrant yet sleekly tethered. It persists with fi ne length, carried by racy acidity., Year s Best Dr. Pauly Mosel Feinherb Riesling 2010 The pithy citrus fl avors show a silky texture and subtle weight that counters the brisk, pointed acidity. Pair this with something slightly oily, like smoked fi sh. 89 points, Best Buy Feinherb isn t an offi cially defi ned term, but it s generally understood to mean a wine that s slightly drier than might be expected without being fully dry. This is a medium-bodied, slightly sweet wine, with notes of honey and paraffi n alongside citrus fruit. Drink it over the next year or two. 87 points Wine Enthusiast 06/12 UPC # Riesling Beerenauslese 2010 A bright and lively sweetie, with juicy fl avors of apricot, ruby grapefruit and red peach. Very fresh, showing plenty of rich butter accents. The zesty fi nish features notes of baked apple and cinnamon. Drink now through /11 Everything about this is concentrated, from the peach and apricot fruit to the rapier-like core of acidity. That acid holds this wine s richness in perfect suspension, allowing the fl avors to express complexity and depth. The long, amply fragrant fi nish is drenched in minerality, with the slate notes feeling just as intense as the wine s other components. 94 points, Year s Best, Best Buy The faintest whiff of petrol adds a seductive mineral tone to bright, sweet honeyed peach and candied orange-peel notes on this penetrating Riesling. The palate bristles with acidity, intensifying juicy citrus fl avors on the fi nish. 94 points Wine Enthusiast 09/13 UPC # Riesling Auslese 2010 Well-defi ned fl avors of ripe citrus and baked peach fi ll this plush white, with lots of meringue and honeysuckle notes lingering on the rich fi nish. Drink now through /11 This feels like a baby Beerenauslese in its ripeness and intensity. Its voluptuous fl avors of tangerine, roasted peach and bergamot almost overwhelm the underlying structure, but everything comes together on the richly fragrant fi nish., Year s Best With a veritable bouquet of honeysuckle, fresh herb and freesia, this is one fragrant Riesling. Crisp and clean on the palate, it s sweet-tasting and easy-drinking, with ultraripe stone fruit and a prickle of lime-skin astringency on the finish. Wine Enthusiast 02/13

locations. old. 2011 Vintage Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling QbA Halfdry 2011 The juicy grapefruit fl avors are supported by plenty of fresh acidity.

9 locations. old Vintage Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling QbA Halfdry 2011 The juicy grapefruit fl avors are supported by plenty of fresh acidity. Gains depth, displaying a plush ripeness and fi nishing with blood orange and spice. Drink now through points, 14 German Riesling Values web 2/15 A sphere of smooth, sleek fl avor, this is rich and ripe, an invisible acidity keeping it buoyant. It s inviting and easy, a good choice for a BYO Chinese banquet. 88 points, Best Buy, Year s Best German Riesling Wine & Spirits 12/12 UPC # Kabinett 2011 This features fi rm and concentrated ripe red grapefruit and peach fl avors, with plenty of minerality. Fresh Key lime notes join in on the crystalline fi nish. Drink now through /30/12 Spätlese 2011 Offers mouthwatering acidity, with hints of licorice to the Fuji apple, peach and white chocolate fl avors. Finishes with Key lime and ruby grapefruit notes, topped off by touches of cream. Best from 2015 through /15/12 This is wild and expansive, with a red blush to all its fruit tones - pears, peaches and apricots. And yet the acidity holds it gingerly, giving the fl avors a crystalline feel. It grows deeper and more complex with several days of air, baritone tones of red fruit joining sleek earth tones, the wine retaining a cool, brisk clarity and a friendly feel. 94 points, Year s Best German Riesling Wine & Spirits 12/12 UPC # Riesling Kabinett 2011 Fruity and juicy up front, but supported by a steely frame of acidity. Shows hints of tropical fruit, including mango and papaya, with a graceful fi nish of smoke and spice. Drink now through points 11/30/12 UPC # Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Kabinett 2011 Offers distinctive sauvage fl avors of underbrush, with plenty of licorice overtones. This has a vivid structure, supporting plenty of green herb notes that linger on the lightly honeyed fi nish. Powerfully fl eshy. Drink now through /31/12 UPC # Riesling Spätlese 2011 There s a minerally core to the ripe peach, white chocolate and fresh-cut apple fl avors that is fi rm and intense. Finishes with slate and touches of sea salt. Best from 2014 through 2030., 12 Luscious German Rieslings 10/19/12

10 locations. old Vintage Riesling Spätlese 2011 Apple and white cherry fl avors are wellrounded in this juicy style. Glazed apricot lingers on the lacy fi nish, with notes of mango and passion fruit. Drink now through /15/12 Imagine a strudel fi lled with roasted apples, peaches and fi gs and toasted walnuts, and you ll have an idea of the fl avors of this wine. But rather than sweet, this is ripe, a characteristic that reads in its size and the roundness of its edges. It has the structure to take on roast duck., Year s Best German Riesling Wine & Spirits 12/12 Riesling Beerenauslese 2011 Juicy, showing plenty of depth to the rich tropical fruit fl avors that take on a well-spiced, airy touch. Exudes cream and pastry notes, with a citrusy essence on the broad fi nish. Drink now through /31/13 The Pauly s lush style often fi nds its greatest expression in their sweeter wines, this Beerenauslese a case in point. It s the defi nition of opulent, with a shimmering acidity glancing off a deep pool of fruit, the fl avors stretching from orange to pear to stone fruit jam and beyond, into the tropical realm. It lasts, full, rich and succulent. 94 points, Year s Best German Riesling Wine & Spirits 12/12 UPC # Auslese 2011 Shows a rapierlike focus to the lush fl a- vors of crunchy apple, white cherry and melon. Featuring a lilting minerality, this displays delicate creamy notes and a lithe fi nish of lemon zest and ginger snap. A suave and elegant style. Drink now through /28/13 Wine Enthusiast 12/13 Riesling Auslese 2011 This features lively peach cobbler and apple pie fl avors, accented by light butter notes. An alluring creaminess lingers with notes of allspice, tarragon and mineral. Elegant and airy on the juicy fi nish. Drink now through /28/13 Compact and quiet, this needs air to lift out of its concentration, a warm, spicy pot of red-fl eshed stone fruit fl avor. The dark earth tones have a spicy, reddish cast, a lively RedHots note. Give it time or rich foods, like salt and pepper pork., Year s Best German Riesling Wine & Spirits 12/12 While sprightly and sweet on the attack, this deeply fruity Riesling deepens on the palate with layers of earth and smoky mineral tones. Juicy apricot and pink-grapefruit notes linger on the fi nish with an astringent touch of lemon rind. Wine Enthusiast 09/13

In most years, the Riesling wines range from hearty, juicy table wines in sharp or fruity versions up to the nobletrockenbeerauslese from dry overripe individually selected berries) and the rare

11 in the best of the best locations. Peter Pauly and his wife Helga, both of whom are traditional advocates of noble wines. The vineyards are mainly planted on diffi cultto-cultivate river valley hillsides and are planted predominantly with late maturity Riesling grapes, which place high demands on their location. In most years, the Riesling wines range from hearty, juicy table wines in sharp or fruity versions up to the nobletrockenbeerauslese from dry overripe individually selected berries) and the rare Eiswein (ice wine, made from berries frozen by frost) both of which are rich, luscious sweet wines, often attracting the highest born in 1939, has a Ph.D. in agricultural science and is the offspring of the longstanding wine families Bergweiler and Prüm, fi rst mentioned in offi cial records in Dr. Pauly s pride and joy, his 4.6-acre Berkastler alte Badstube am Doctorberg vineyard facing directly south, yields some of the greatest wine from the Moselle valley, year after year. It is neighboring the Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard and is only planted with Riesling vines which are more then 35 years old. is the only wine-maker selling Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg 2012 Vintage Noble House Riesling 2012 Screw cap. Off dry, light-medium bodied, and crisp, this is a very good Riesling at the price. It has pineapple, lime, and peach aromas/ fl avors and a medium long fi nish. + 3+/5 STARS Ron Wiegand s Restaurant Wine [Issues ] 87 points, Best Buy Wine & Spirits 12/13 Riesling Spätlese 2012 White The aromas and fl avors of ripe apple and pear are packed and concentrated. Luscious midpalate, with plenty of weight and density to the spice accents. The long fi nish echoes with juiciness. Drink now through /30/13 Spätlese 2012 White Racy and nimble, with crisp, expressive fl avors of peach, ripe apple and gooseberry, bursting with crispness. The long fi nish of green savory herb ends on an elegant note. Drink now through /30/13 UPC # Auslese 2012 Wine & Spirits 12/13 Kabinett 2012 A savory aroma leads to racy fl avors of green apple, grapefruit and white plum that are crisp and snappy. Ginger and mineral notes linger on the fi nish, showing golden raisin and spice details. Drink now through /30/13 Riesling Spätlese 2012 White A big, ripe style, with baked apple and roasted peach fl avors that are full and lush, accented by some jellied citrus notes. Reveals hints of cinnamon and lavender midpalate, graced by smoky details. Drink now through /30/13 Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling QbA Halfdry 2012, Best Buy Wine & Spirits 12/13 UPC #

Dr. Thanisch Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2006 Vintage

Dr. Thanisch Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2006 Vintage the vineyard, 2006 Vintage Riesling Classic 2006 A touch lean, with high-toned floral and citrus flavors. It shows bright acidity, but the flavors are light. Coarse finish. Drink now through 2010. Wine