But one fuder of 2004 Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese so took his fancy, that he was loathe to blend it away. We are all in his debt for that. The aromas of this wine are discreet but lovely, with a subtle and mysteriously carnal and spicy note of botrytis mingling with apricot, lime, mint candy, and fresh cherry. Exuding pineapple, vivid black cherry, fresh apricot, and brown spices in the mouth, a smoothly polished texture and a faint oiliness, it yet preserves a refreshing leavening of citrus which achieves prominence in its ravishingly succulent finish of pineapple, lime, and mineral salts. Importer: Loosen Brothers, Portland, OR; tel. (510) 864-7255