($32; from cask) Yeasty, mealy fermentative notes form a halo around honey and spices in the nose. This is creamy and polished in feel, sedate in flavor, and boasts uncanny balance of sugar and acid. Apple jelly and honey flavors and the richness of texture suggest Auslese character, yet the play of acids and the overall delicacy of flavor are in the key of classic Spatlese. Lovely notes of brown spice team up with apple and honey in the finish, a rather tea-like sense of tannins not disturbing the texture but only adding further fascinating counterpoint. The wine may not be entirely typical Wehlen, but it is compelling. Potential 2 stars.

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Aromas of candied limes, smoky slate, and white pepper are found in the explosive nose of the 2001 Riesling Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr. A sultry, seductive wine, it luxuriously slathers the taster's palate with rich, yet focused, layers of juicy lemons, red cherries, currants, blueberries, limes, and pears. Notes of candied raspberries make an appearance in this exceptional offering's unbelievably long finish. Pure, elegant, powerful, deep, and densely packed, it should get even better with cellaring.

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A completely seductive and appealing '01 Spatlese. Seamless and airy in texture, yet layered with peach, citrus and mineral aromas and flavors enmeshed in the delicate frame. Lovely finish.

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Consistent notes plus cont'd development in bottle: German Riesling at its best. Excellent complexity and Auslese-like intensity; elegant; good acid balance for excellent definition; exceptionally long textured finish; delicious w/foie gras; like a slightly sweeter Clos St. Hune; should continue to develop.