2007 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett

Dr. Dirk Richter has become ever more consistent over the past few vintages. As before, I still tend to avoid the dry rieslings here, but the rest of each year's collection can be mouthwatering. In particular, the kabinetts are often very good, as is the Graacher Himmelreich in 2007, and sometimes as good as many of the spatleses and ausleses. (Langdon-Shiverick, Los Angeles, CA) Also recommended: 2007 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Spatlese Trocken (87), 2007 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett Feinherb (86), 2007 Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Kabinett (87), 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese (89), 2007 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (90), 2007 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (93). Other wines tasted: 2007 Riesling Classic, 2007 Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett Feinherb.