The 2002 Riesling Spatlese Maximiner offers scents of iodine-laced cucumbers. Produced from a 50-60 degree sloped, west facing parcel composed of blue slate, this silky-textured, light to medium-bodied wine reveals a broad, white fruit-filled character with just a hint of tangy lime being noticeable in the finish. Projected maturity: 2005-2020.Readers who wish to enjoy Carl Loewen’s wines in the near term should note that they will require a substantial aeration due to their sulfur levels. This trait will disappear with cellaring.