The Weingart 2007 Bopparder Hamm Riesling Auslese signals botrytis to the nose with its prickly pungency; mingles candied lemon rind, malt, and honey on an oily, plush palate; and disappoints just a bit with the softness and indistinctness of its finish. I would plan on enjoying it in its youth wherever unabashed sweetness, not-too-high acidity, and the exotic side of botrytis might prove appropriate.Florian Weingart’s reputation continues to mount, but he remains always the self-effacing and astute observer of wine, very much including his own. Given the amount of nobly sweet wine produced here in 2006 and the sometimes problematic quality of the botrytis that appeared this year, the estate essayed little in that genre this year, much of which moreover ended up as blending material.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300