Speaking of variety in body and style, Minges’ 2007 Gleisweiler Holle Riesling Spatlese trocken represents a dramatic contrast with its Kabinett counterpart, not just on account of 13.5% alcohol that shows in body and a hint of warmth, but also in a somewhat somber personality with fruit pits and a note of ash mingled with sappy, peach and lemon. Minges says this fermented spontaneously, yet went below one gram residual sugar, which certainly explains something of its personality. I would plan to employ it cautiously over the next 3-4 years. For the most part, Theo Minges achieved admirable results in 2007, a vintage he saw as playing into his hand by promoting inherent clarity, nuance, and “energy, so that all you had to do in the cellar was direct it.”Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300