A laserlike white, tensile and fused with lime, green apple and mineral flavors, followed by a fine, almost floral finish. The overall impression is dominated by the structure now, so give this time. Best from 2012 through 2024. 220 cases made.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel Select to Add

Fresh and succulent, yet backed by crisp acidity. This keeps the vanilla, peach, orange Creamsicle and mineral flavors keen and long. There's a nice equilibrium to this white. Drink now through 2024. 100 cases made.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

Exotic, showing coconut, honey and apricot flavors. Open and rich, with a fine structure. Will need time to harmonize. Fine length. Best from 2008 through 2020. 50 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

Bert Selbach picked his entire crop in just two weeks beginning the tenth of October, preserving healthy acidity throughout his range, even when it is sometimes covered by overt sweetness in the youthful wines. Selbach's 2005 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese displays subtle aromas of black currant and lemon curd, comes onto the palate with a honeyed yet juicy cast to its currant and lemon themes, and evinces youthful refinement and lace-like intricacy of berry, mineral and citrus flavors, as well as an almost Kabinett-like delicacy rare in this ripe vintage. Subtle undertones of black currant, black walnut, and vanilla lend a bitter-sweet edge to this lovely example of an often under-appreciated site. Savor it any time over the next 20 years. Also recommended: 2005 Riesling ($15.00; 85), 2005 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett feinherb (unknown; 86).Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA; tel. (800) 596-9463

Floral, lime and apple flavors here, buoyed by a lively structure. It turns compact on the finish, with a green apple astringency. Drink now through 2015.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add