The outstanding 1998 Riesling Schoenenbourg reveals gorgeous purity to its fresh herbal tea aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, lively, and crystalline, this quartz, lemon, lime, and candied grapefruit-flavored wine is well-detailed, refined, and harmonious. Projected maturity: 2004-2012.
Importers: European Cellars (Eric Solomon), New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949. Also, a Peter Vezan Selection, (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-55-42-93), various American importers, including: Barriques Wines, Chicago, IL; tel (773) 275-1200; Branded New England, Norwood, MA; tel (781) 501-1256; North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (800) 266-6585.