2006 Sybille Kuntz Riesling Trocken (Mosel)
Typically pale color. Lovely fruit and creamy aromatics with very fine minerality and creamy fruit on the palate. Very good acid presence, which is a great counterpoint to the creamy, mouthfillng texture of the wine. Fantastic density as well, so for an entry-level trocken this is quite extraordinary. At a sugested retail of $17.99 it's a great value in dry Riesling, and one that I plan to purchase by the case+. This might be my wine find of 2007. DELICIOUS! (92 pts.)
Then there was the inevitable...
2006 Donnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spatlese (Nahe)
This is yet another winner from a site that is too often overlooked when folks go chasing Hermannshohle or Brucke (or Felsenturmchen). Kirschheck is the sunny side of the street, with bright yellow and red fruit and wonderful balance. Don't let the approachability of this wine fool you though, it's got the depth and density to reward many years of cellaring. Another stunner from Donnhoff. (94 pts.)