This is great Riesling, even though its youthful, yeasty character shows it is only just starting out on its development. There is some richness here, with toast and cream flavors, but the structure is all there, followed by white fruits, honey and finally minerality. Age for 10 years. Screwcap.——R.V.(8/1/2008)—— 93

The 1999 Riesling Zobinger Heiligenstein is a zesty, ripe, and fresh wine, displaying aromas of quinine and minerals. Honeysuckle, citrus fruits, and violets are found in this expansive, floral, light to medium-bodied offering. Drink it over the next 8 years. This 20 hectare (49.4 acre) estate abandoned chemical fertilizers over 25 years ago, replacing them with sheep manure.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Martin Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

Flowers and minerals are found in the aromatics of the 1998 Riesling Zobinger Heiligenstein. The wine is light to medium-bodied, velvety-textured, and plump. Its spicy pear flavors are somewhat diffuse (when compared to the outstanding 1999 and 2000) yet it is well-made, balanced, and expressive. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. This 20 hectare (49.4 acre) estate abandoned chemical fertilizers over 25 years ago, replacing them with sheep manure.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Martin Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300