Recommended Wines From Germany More than 400 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at www.winespectator.com/043011. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

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Fritz Haag Gold Cap 97 $55 Meulenhof Riesling Auslese Mosel 95 $24 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 2009 375ml Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2009 The focused, juicy peachiness in this white is fresh and lively, offering Full-throttle, with a mineral- and rose-infused aroma, followed by notes of ripe melon and chamomile tea. flavors of peach cobbler, apricot, lemon curd and spice.

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling Auslese Mosel 97 $53 St.-Urbans-Hof Riesling Spätlese Mosel 94 $25 Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg 2009 Ockfen Bockstein 2009 Intense and viscous, boasting a citrus freshness and tropical fruit Hinting at graphite, this white delivers peach, apple, warm baking ripeness offset by a salty mineral element. Compelling and complex. spice and citrus flavors matched to a firm structure.

Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Auslese Mosel 97 $46 Robert Eymael (Mönchhof) Riesling Spätlese Mosel 93 $25 Bernkasteler Badstube 2009 Mosel Slate 2009 Racy and powerful, with loads of bright acidity behind the intense Vibrant peach and lemon blossom flavors fill this to the brim, joined concentrated green apple, peach and ripe melon flavors. by plenty of cream and glazed citrus notes.

Fritz Haag Riesling Auslese Gold Cap Mosel 96 $40 Selbach-Oster Riesling Qualitätswein Mosel 93 $24 Brauneberger Juffer 2009 375ml Zeltinger Himmelreich Anrecht 2009 Pure-tasting and opulent, with rich, concentrated apricot, peach, pear A mineral aroma leads to elegant, refined flavors of mango, apricot and apple flavors that are long and lush. and ripe peach, with hints of marmalade.

Hoffmann-Simon Riesling Spätlese Mosel 96 $23 Markus Molitor Riesling Mosel 92 $20 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen 2009 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 2009 Offers an intensely fruity aroma, with decadently rich flavors of baked Concentrated apricot and peach flavors fill this to the brim, along with peach, glazed apricot and cream. Very lush. plenty of vanilla and spice. Elegant and balanced.

Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Auslese 96 $200 Selbach-Oster Riesling Spätlese Mosel 2009 92 $22 Rosalack 2009 375ml Racy flavors of quince, peach and spiced pear fill this vibrant white, Fragrant and luscious, with rich, concentrated apricot, pear, honey and which is lush, creamy and elegant. spice flavors. Finely balanced. St.-Urbans-Hof Riesling Kabinett Mosel Ockfen 92 $19 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Auslese Gold Cap Mosel 96 $111 Bockstein 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2009 375ml Offers enticing peach, apricot, lime and slate aromas and flavors, with Fruity, rich and opulent, with baked peach, apricot and pear flavors a touch of vanilla cream. Creamy, yet bright and pure. that are overlaid with notes of apple butter and spice. Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling QbA Mosel 2009 91 $10 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Auslese Mosel 96 $57 Perfumed aromas of violet, rose and peach signal ripe flavors of black Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2009 currant, lime and slate in this juicy white. Pure, precise and fresh, with an intense clarity to the apple, pear and tangerine flavors that feature slate and vanilla notes. Dr. H. Thanisch (Müller-Burggraef) Riesling 91 $18 Kabinett Mosel 2009 Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling Spätlese 95 $25 Rich, vivid and spicy aromas lead to flavors of apple, mango and Mosel Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg 2009 apricot that are ripe, long and deep. Very silky, with an array of golden raisin, white peach, Key lime pie and glazed apricot flavors that are finely balanced. Darting Riesling Kabinett Pfalz Dürkheimer Hochbenn 2009 90 $17 Rich and juicy, sporting notes of grapefruit, peach and spice. Baron zu Knyphausen Riesling Qualitätswein 95 $59 Rheingau Erbacher Steinmorgen 2009 von Hövel Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2009 90 $17 Focused flavors of spring blossoms, grapefruit and apple have A delicate, balanced white, with peach notes and a silky texture. a savory, stony quality that gives this intensity and appeal. Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling QbA Mosel 90 $12 Schloss Lieser Riesling Spätlese Mosel 95 $32 Noble House 2009 Lieser Niederberg Helden 2009 This displays a rich, supple texture and mouthwatering flavors. Fresh and racy, with an effusive aroma of slate and graphite leading to St.-Urbans-Hof Riesling QbA Mosel 2009 90 $15 crisp apple, cherry, lime and white berry flavors. A firmly structured, racy style, with lime, peach and savory notes.

Ökonomierat Rebholz Riesling Qualitätswein 95 $80 J. Baumer Riesling QbA Rheingau B 2009 89 $13 Pfalz Kastanienbusch GG 2009 Expressive, displaying flavors of passion fruit, apricot and grapefruit. There’s an element of austerity to this Riesling, but it screams mineral, along with white peach and grapefruit flavors. Nik. Weis Selection Riesling QbA Mosel Urban 2009 89 $11 Minerally and smoky, with concentrated flavors and a rich, spicy finish. Schloss Schönborn Riesling Spätlese Gold Cap 95 $83 Rheingau Pfaffenberg Lothar Franz 2009 S.A. Prüm Riesling QbA Mosel Essence 2009 88 $12 Luscious and opulent, with ripe peach, apricot and pear tart flavors A racy style, showing crisp mineral and apple flavors, with fresh acidity. that are creamy. Juicy, pure and beautifully balanced. Villa Wolf Riesling QbA Pfalz Saint M 2009 88 $12 Shows white peach and apple flavors, with ripe tangerine notes.