1998 Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Pittermännchen Riesling Spätlese
A seamless combination of primary apples, yellow plums and citrus fruits with developing smoky, petrolly and other more savoury elements. There's gentle, understated sweetness and plenty of richness matched by the bright acids here. Lovely.
2008 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese
Really streamlined, light and focused; full of fresh citrus, grapefruit and peachy flavours that seem to be infused with a vivid, crystalline minerality. The sweetness here is quite restrained (especially compared to other recent vintages of Brücke) with really bright acidity keeping it very vibrant and refreshing.
2006 Dönnhoff Schloßböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese
Starting to show some signs of development with a deeper colour and petrol and creamy notes framing the bright peachy and tropical fruit. There's plenty of sweetness here, with some honeyed and spicy aspects hinting at a little botrytis, but it's very nicely balanced with a glossy, polished texture and enough acidity to keep it light on its feet and very elegant.
