Latest installment of a Nikolaihof classic, their 2007 Gruner Veltliner Hefeabzug once again displays ravishing, multi-dimensional, focused and intriguing flavors in a package of utmost clarity and delicacy, finishing with subtle yet formidable length. Lime, lilac, pea tendrils, oregano, and crustacean-like mineral elements inform this year's irresistibly juicy rendition whose finish reprises flowers, herbs, and minerals that will leave a professional taster groping for adjectives, and anyone else for the next glass. You don't have to be in a hurry to use up your stocks, even though the intention is for this to be drunk young. It can continue to fascinate for at least 3-4 years. Nikolaus Saahs followed up his amazing 2006 collection with more than suitable successors (although the top Rieslings of 2007 - following usual Nikolaihof practice - will only be unveiled this year or next, and could not yet be reviewed). As is frequently the case at this passionately biodynamic address, the Saahs family is happy to point out that they finished harvesting fully ripe fruit - early October - before some area growers had probably even begun.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300