With a nose marked by poached pears, dried spices and mineral inflections, this gets off to a good start. Add in flavors of melon, mineral and spice, a racy mouthfel and a long mineral-dusted finish and it's a true winner.——J.C.(2/1/2006)—— 90

Features lots of ripe apple and peach flavors, made more interesting by a mineral note that’s lurking beneath the surface (it should emerge more fully in a few years’ time). Slightly viscous and quite sweet, but with firm acids on the finish to provide balance.——J.C.(12/15/2004)—— 89

Some sulfurous aromatics dampen the nose, but you can still pick up high-toned scents of green apple, citrus and mint. The flavors are crystal-clear, but a bit simple, revolving around lime candy. Lighter and cleaner than some other spatlesen this vintage, it should age better as a result. —J.C. ——J.C.(3/1/2003)—— 86