2005 Niederberg Helden Spatlese
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Aromas of nectarine and lime, peach and honey rise from a glass of the 2005 Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Spatlese, a wine whose subtle creaminess and elegant, delicate interplay on the palate of pit fruit and citrus, honey and wet stone lead to a superficially sweet yet delicate, juicy and refreshing finish. Granted, in a few years the extra measure of sweetness will no longer be noticeable and the overall balance and freshness of the wine at that point might be better for it. Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA ; tel. 800-596 -9463
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Jancis Robinson MW
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
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Broad, dense, almost nutty. Very intense and lots of fruit with a strange hint of curry! Great tingle of acidity on the finish. This should become a very interesting wine eventually. (JR)