Marcus Haag’s 2007 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese comes from the so-called Junger Wingert portion of the Sonnenuhr site. A bouquet of buddleia, mint, fennel, and ripe peach leads to a palate with especially stark and scintillating juxtaposition of creaminess with profuse, luscious, bright pear and peach. Hints of pear skin and orange zest along with savory salinity enhance the invigorating, lip-smacking character of a polished performance that should justify at least a 15 year run. Marcus Haag has enjoyed another highly successful vintage in 2007, when his harvest lasted from October 12-27.Various importers including Winebow Inc., Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620