This was the first Riesling than rocked my world, and it is always stellar. Edgy, tense, refreshing Kabinett. Moving more towards salt than it did three years ago. No real diesel in play. Just pure, crystalline acidity. Still plenty of fruit, maybe still a bit reticent. With 6 down and 8 to go I think I am going to star slurping these more regularly.

This wine is fantastic. At one point I wondered why the heck I bough 6 bottles of an unknown Auslese from a producer unknown to me. My logic was that I was looking for any 2001 I can find. Well as I have dipped into these, any regrets I might have had have long since melted away. Pretty deep gold color, AWESOME diesel funk and cider notes in the nose. Just pure honey and love on the palate, rich but amazingly well balanced with stunning acidity. Five down and 1 last bottle to go. This has been a fave, so I will be sad to see it go.

Popped and poured. Lovely nose, a bit stalky with currant bush and undergrowth galore. The palate is bright, lean, supple, very mature. I like where this is, but it also cracks up very quickly in the glass and moves to 'old red wine' scents in just a matter of minutes. There is no runway left on this, but drink up and enjoy a classy, Bordeaux styled wine.

Mmm, this is a serious wine but just not ready right now. Really nice nose, strong green tobacco and stalk. The palate is tight, tight, tight, juicy red fruit, strong mineral tones, nice acidity, gripping tannins. I popped and poured and followed for 3 hours, and it wasn't even close to enough. I have a bit left that I will revisit tomorrow, but I think this just wants some years.