2007 Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese

With a total production of only around 20,000 bottles of year, and much of that auslese, the wines of Karl-Josef Christoffel are little known, even in Germany. But the wealth of mature vintages still available at this estate attests to the fact that he has been making fine rieslings for years. For some, the style may appear old-fashioned in character, but each wine is beautifully expressive of its vineyard. (ImportANT Wines, Venice, FL and Ewald Moseler Selections, Portland, OR) Also recommended: 2007 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Feinherb (86), 2007 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett (87), 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese (88).