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Josef Biffar

This estate had a few poor vintages after the departure of winemaker Ulrich Mell but has been back on even keel over the past few years.After the death of Gerhard Biffar in 2004, his daughter Lily has returned to manage the estate.The vineyards have always been first class, and now that the cellar has been renovated and other technical aspects modernized, Heiner Maleton has the facilities he needs to make excellent wines.As good as some of the rieslings might be, though, he has yet to bring the consistency expected of a great estate.In particular, the sweet wines, which shone in 2003, were a bit short on vibrancy this year.(Terry Theise) Also recommended: 2004 Riesling Trocken (85), 2004 Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling Kabinett (86), 2004 Ruppertsberger Nussbien Riesling Kabinett Trocken (86), 2004 Deidesheimer Maushohle Riesling Kabinett Trocken (86), 2004 Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker Riesling Kabinett Trocken (87), 2004 Wachenheimer Goldbachel Riesling Spatlese Trocken (87), 2004 Wachenheimer Altenburg Riesling Spatlese Trocken (88), 2004 Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling Auslese (85).

From Germany '04: A Classic Spatlese Vintage (Jan 2006) by Joel B. Payne

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2004 Deidesheimer Kieselberg Riesling Spatlese Trocken ***

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2004 Deidesheimer Grainhubel Riesling Spatlese Trocken Grosses Gewachs

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