One of the great Mosel Auslese masterpieces of modern times, this has all the floral splendor of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard site on the medium-bodied palate, through which an extremely delicate thread of floral honey flows. Then the exotic fruit aromas cascade over you at the extremely long and precise finish. Perfect balance makes this seem much less sweet than it really is. Drink or hold. - Stuart Pigott

This version is singing, with its alluring beam of sweet apricot, persimmon and apple flavors still coiled. Round and silky, showing rich, decadent lashes of honeysuckle, with notes of savory dried grass and a kick of ground ginger adding pleasing spiciness. A salty mineral vein powers through, while zesty peach skin acidity keeps the energy high throughout. Drink now through 2046. - KB