2008 Riesling Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner Auslese

Although Christian Ebert has become more consistent over the past decade, 2008 is far better than were the two previous vintages. Clean and well-made, the kabinett, spatlese and auslese from his core Schloss Saarstein vineyards all show the saline acidity that provides riesling from the Saar with its pedigree Even the dry wines, which can often be rather tart here, were notably better than last year. Also recommended: 2008 Serriger Schloss Saarstein Riesling Spatlese Trocken (87), 2008 Serriger Schloss Saarstein Riesling Kabinett Feinherb (86), 2008 Saarstein Riesling (86). Other wines tasted: 2008 Saarstein Pinot Blanc, 2008 Saarstein Riesling Trocken, 2008 Serriger Schloss Saarstein Riesling Kabinett Trocken, 2008 Saarstein Riesling Feinherb. Valckenberg International, Tulsa, OK)